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  Prime Minister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1 Prime ministers in republics and in monarchies
The post of prime minister is one which may be encountered both in constitutional monarchies (such as Belgium, Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and in republics in which the head of state is an elected (such as France) or unelected official (such as Germany) with varying degrees of real power.
Prime Minister of India from 1966-1977 and 1980-1984
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 Prime Minister - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A prime minister is an official in a presidential system or semi-presidential system whose duty is to execute the directives of the President and manage the civil service.
In some monarchies the prime minister exercises powers (known as the Royal Prerogative) that are constitutionally vested in the monarch and which can be exercised without the approval of parliament.
Prime Ministers can be found in both constitutional monarchies (as is the case in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Norway and Japan), and in republics, where the head of state is an elected or unelected official with varying degrees of real power.
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 Prime Minister   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A prime minister is the chief member of the cabinet in a parliamentary system of government, or alternatively an official in a presidential system or semi-presidential system whose duty is to execute the directives of the President and manage the civil service.
Prime Ministers can be found in both constitutional monarchies (as is the case in the United Kingdom, Norway and Japan), and in republics, where the head of state is an elected or unelected official with varying degrees of real power.
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President of the Republic after consultation and with the parties represented in the Assembly of the Republic, due regard being had to the [general] election results.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/p/pr/prime_minister.html   (1250 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Prime Minister of Turkey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This is a chronological list of every government formed by the Prime Ministers of the Republic of Turkey.
A new number is allocated to each new Prime Minister.
Interior Minister Ahmet Fikri Tüzer served 12th Government for one day as Prime Minster before the 13th Government was established under Şükrü Saracoğlu on July 9th 1942.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Prime-Minister-of-Turkey   (139 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- AP Interview: Prime minister says Turkey will press on with reforms despite ...
ANKARA, TurkeyPrime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday he was disappointed by the failure of EU referendums but Turkey was determined to press forward with its efforts to join the bloc.
Erdogan said Turkey was determined to press forward with EU-oriented reforms and brushed aside the question of whether accepting the huge, overwhelmingly Muslim country was becoming an issue in European countries.
Turkey is scheduled to open entry talks with the EU on Oct. 3.
www.wwwuniontribune.com /news/world/20050603-0817-erdoganinterview.html   (286 words)

  
 US Department of State Bulletin: Visit of Turkey's Prime Minister - Turgut Ozal - transcript
Prime Minister Ozal's official visit, the first in more than a decade by a Turkish leader, has been an important part of a long-overdue revitalization in U.S.-Turkish relations.
Prime Minister, you and President Evren have good reason to be proud of your success in rebuilding democratic institutions and rekindling economic growth.
Prime Minister, thanks to your leadership and the forward-looking policies you're pursuing, we're now getting to know your country better as a trading partner and for growing opportunities in finance and investment.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1079/is_v85/ai_3835065   (1133 words)

  
 Prime Minister Erdoğan Speaks on Turkey’s Role at EU Summit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Erdoğan said that a connection between the Cyprus issue and Turkey's EU bid had been mentioned in the final declaration in a “different style,” adding that since the 1999 Helsinki summit the EU had told Ankara that solving the issue was not a criterion for beginning its membership talks.
The Turkey section said that the European Council welcomed Ankara’s significant and determined efforts to accelerate the pace of political and legal reforms which have in turn brought it closer to the EU.
Noting that Turkey has also made considerable progress in meeting the Copenhagen economic criteria, it added however that further sustained efforts were needed, in particular towards justice and cultural rights, and on civilian-military relations and macroeconomic imbalances.
www.byegm.gov.tr /YAYINLARIMIZ/newspot/2003/nov-dec/n1.htm   (841 words)

  
 Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in Action (What's up around the Prime Minister)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi held talks with Mr.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey and exchanged opinions on the situation in Iraq and the case of Japanese hostages at the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
At the meeting, Prime Minister Koizumi said regarding the case of Japanese hostages in Iraq, "I believe that Turkey, sharing borders with Iraq, possesses a great deal more information than Japan does.
www.kantei.go.jp /foreign/koizumiphoto/2004/04/12turkey_e.html   (167 words)

  
 BBC News | Analysis | Russian Prime Minister visits Turkey
Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin is visiting Turkey for the highest-level trip by a Russian official there since the end of the Soviet Union.
For the last 200 years Russia and Turkey have been the two big powers of the Black Sea, fighting several wars in their competition for control of the Caucasus and the Balkans.
The ostensible reason for the trip by the Russian Prime Minister, former head of the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom, is to sign a $13.5bn gas deal ensuring the delivery of Russian gas in a new pipeline under the Black Sea.
news.bbc.co.uk /hi/english/world/analysis/newsid_39000/39916.stm   (536 words)

  
 Turkey's prime minister calls EU's rejection 'discrimination' - 12/14/02   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul speaks at the EU summit in Cophenhagen after the Muslim nation was rebuffed for admission into the union.
Gul later softened his rhetoric, saying "the EU is not a Christian club, because Turkey has been given a date." He was joined in seeking to put the best light on Turkey's disappointment by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party.
Turkey, a nation of 67 million that prides itself on bridging Europe and Asia, has for most of the past century looked for its future in the West.
www.detnews.com /2002/nation/0212/15/nation-35439.htm   (889 words)

  
 Prime minister of Turkey stood up and bid his farewell
Netherlands Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, along with the chief of the commission, held a press conference after dinner in a lounge packed with people.
Prime Minister Erdogan and Foreign Minister Gül along with some politicians and diplomats went to the Council, and said: “We do not accept this, unless it is announced that the protocol will be signed after the talks with the EU have begun.”
It is interesting that the prime minister spent more time behind closed doors with Justice and Development Party (AKP) deputies and not consulting very much with the Foreign Ministry during this period.
www.buzztracker.org /2004/12/20/cache/414847.html   (1188 words)

  
 J Zuma to host Prime Minister of Turkey, 2 – 5 Mar
In addition, Turkey has declared Africa as its priority area for 2005 and its policy, as reflected in the 1998 Action Plan of Opening up to Africa, is aimed at developing relations and enhancing co-operation with African countries in all areas including a comprehensive political dialogue and establishment of bilateral consultative mechanisms.
Prime Minister Erdogan is expected to, on conclusion of bilateral discussions with Deputy President Zuma, sign an Economic and Trade Co-operation Agreement which is viewed as an important step in completing the legal framework between the two countries from which to expand bilateral trade, economic and investment relations.
SA exports of gold to Turkey were USD 689 million (R3,8 billion) during January-December 2004 and increased by 617% as compared to the same period of 2003, with a value of US$ 3,5 billion in 2004.
www.info.gov.za /speeches/2005/05030215151002.htm   (743 words)

  
 The Avalon Project : Press Availability With Delegation From The U.S. Senate Following A Meeting With Prime Minister ...
We also wanted to thank the Prime Minister himself for his wise and effective leadership of Turkey, which has been so important to the stability and the progress of this country and of the region.
We spoke about the economic reform program here in Turkey and urged the Prime Minister to continue to give the leadership he has in adopting the economic reforms that are so important to the IMF [International Monetary Fund] and the world community.
Turkey will play a major role in peacekeeping, rebuilding the health system, the economy and the education institutions in Afghanistan.
www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/sept_11/senate_001.htm   (1731 words)

  
 St. John's University -- Academics & Schools -- Graduate -- School of Law -- News and Events -- St. John’s ...
Jamaica, NY - St. John’s University proudly honored Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey, in a special convocation on Monday, January 26, 2004.
John’s conferred upon Prime Minister Erdogan the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, in recognition of Mr.
“The Prime Minister has quickly taken his place on the world stage and in doing so he has marked himself as a man who seeks peace, reconciliation and respect for all.
new.stjohns.edu /academics/graduate/law/news/pr_uni_040127.print   (241 words)

  
 TURKEY CAVES IN TO US PRESSURE:
ANKARA - Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said on Saturday that the decision that parliament made on Thursday was ''not a war decision'' and noted, ''this decision is a decision made in order to prevent this war from being harmful for us.''
Turkey has undertaken peace mission with its soldiers and police in many regions during a crisis as a part of its peace principle.
The only thing that Turkey has done so far is to exert efforts for peace on behalf of the region by taking action from its historical mission.
www.informationclearinghouse.info /article1281.htm   (2041 words)

  
 The Avalon Project : Remarks By The President Bush And Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit Of Turkey In Photo Opportunity 3:10 ...
And today, I'm informing the Prime Minister that we're lifting the travel ban on Turkey so that our citizens can feel comfortable going to that wonderful country to visit, and to enjoy the rich history of one of our valued allies and friends.
There are some discussions as to whether or not Turkey will take the lead in the second round, and I appreciate their consideration of this very important matter.
Turkey hasn't made up her mind yet as to whether or not she is going to lead the coalition forces.
www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/sept_11/president_127.htm   (1410 words)

  
 Agenzia Fides - ASIA/TURKEY - Historical step forward towards juridical recognition of the Catholic Church in Turkey: ...
The Bishops asked the Prime Minister and the government to adopt measures to harmonise the laws of Turkey with the demands of the European Union, which that nation hopes to join.
There is great optimism among Turkey’s Catholics, after what was seen as a “milestone” for the life of the Church in this country.
Turkey has a population of 66 million 98% Muslim, while Christianity accounts for 0.6%.
www.fides.org /eng/news/2004/0406/23_2681.html   (420 words)

  
 Turkey's prime minister challenges EU to be 'world player', not 'Christian club' - Forbes.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
ISTANBUL (AFX) - Turkey's prime minister has challenged the European Union to be a 'world player' rather than a 'Christian club', as the bloc deliberated whether to open formal membership negotiations with the largely Muslim country just hours before a crucial meeting of the EU's foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
The prime minister described the decision on opening formal accession talks as a 'test' of the bloc's commitment to the values of pluralism and democracy.
EU foreign ministers are to meet tonight in an 11th hour bid to agree a negotiating framework, which has so far been blocked by Austria's objection to full membership for Turkey.
www.forbes.com /afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2005/10/02/afx2255147.html   (508 words)

  
 Turkey offers $150m relief -DAWN - Top Stories; October 21, 2005
He said Turkey would also render assistance in the long term phase of reconstruction and rehabilitation and added he had brought with him construction and housing experts.
Prime Minister Aziz thanked Turkey for its valuable assistance in meeting the challenge and lauded Mr Erdogan for his commitment to assist during the reconstruction and rehabilitation process.
He appreciated that the Turkish prime minister was visiting Pakistan when it was facing one of the worst tragedies caused by earthquakes.
www.dawn.com /2005/10/21/top2.htm   (399 words)

  
 George Bush Presidential Library and Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
President Bush noted that Turkey is showing real leadership in the international response to Iraq's aggression against Kuwait and that the United States is committed to helping Turkey to deal with the effects of that situation on Turkey.
President Bush's visit will symbolize the particularly close ties between the United States and Turkey and is intended to contribute to a continuation of the excellent relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Mazowiecki reemphasized Polish support of the United Nations Gulf policy and stated that Poland will shortly be sending a hospital ship and a rescue ship to the area.
bushlibrary.tamu.edu /research/papers/1990/90112000.html   (309 words)

  
 The Banker : Desperate times, desperate measures: Metin Demirzar reports from Istanbul on the crises hitting Turkey, as ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Turkey's banks are moving ahead with a plan to rescue scores of financially ailing industrial companies despite their poor results in 200l, the state's takeover of the nation's eighth largest bank and a crumbling government.
Following the wave of resignations from Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit's Democratic Left Party (DSP), the leaders of the coalition parties agreed to move general elections forward to November 3, ending months of uncertainty about the future of the government and the premier's health.
A defiant Mr Ecevit says he intends to remain as prime minister and lead his party through the election campaign.
static.elibrary.com /t/thebanker/august012002/desperatetimesdesperatemeasuresmetindemirzarreport/index.html   (322 words)

  
 Odinarkiv - Lunch and boat-trip for the prime minister of Turkey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Prime Minister, express my deepest sympathy for you and the Turkish people on the earthquake that this morning struck your country.
Turkey has a rich cultural heritage, and many great artists to be proud of.
I have been to Turkey a few times myself, both as a tourist and as a professional – attending a film-festival in Istanbul.
www.dep.no /odinarkiv/norsk/dep/kd/2000/taler/018001-090023/dok-nu.html   (556 words)

  
 An Open Letter to the Prime Minister of Turkey - Human Rights Action   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is the government of Turkey that is terrorist in violating all principles of freedom and democracy in its treatment of the 15 million Kurdish women and men whose lands it has usurped.
Turkey's military and police are the real terrorists.
This unholy U.S.-Israeli-Turkish alliance is organised to prevent the recognition of Kurdistan and foment further divisions in the Middle East to exert control over the oil reserves of  Arab nations, and to stop the Arab and Kurdish revolutions.
www.hr-action.org /archive1/990221fsp.html   (227 words)

  
 Turkey's prime minister resigns to open way for party leader to take power   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
ANKARA, Turkey - Prime Minister Abdullah Gul resigned Tuesday so that the charismatic leader of his party could take power, a shift that comes as Turkey is under heavy pressure to let in US troops for a possible Iraq war.
Erdogan, the popular leader of Turkey's governing Justice and Development party, was sworn in as a member of parliament earlier Tuesday.
As part of a troop deployment deal, Turkey is also set to receive a US$15 billion US aid package to help cushion the frail economy from the impact of war.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/fr/862188/posts   (1039 words)

  
 Prime Minister Of Turkey Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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Interior Minister Ahmet Fikri Tüzer served 12th Government for one day as Prime Minister before the 13th Government was established under Şükrü Saracoğlu on July 9th 1942.
www.karr.net /encyclopedia/Prime_Minister_of_Turkey   (303 words)

  
 NPR : Analysis: Recap Tayipp Erdogan Wins Seat in Turkey's Parliament After Five-Year Ban and is Expected to Become New ...
Turkey is expected to get a new prime minister tomorrow, one who supports letting US troops use that country as a base for a possible invasion of Iraq.
Turkey's current prime minister, Abdullah Gul, always acknowledged he was only a caretaker.
US ambassador to Turkey Robert Pearson met with Erdogan ahead of today's election and called on him to push for a revote before the 17th of March.
www.npr.org /programs/atc/transcripts/2003/mar/030309.raz.html   (851 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Ciller will be the first prime minister to visit the war-torn city since the initialing of a peace deal in Dayton, Ohio, a prime ministerial aide told the Turkish Daily News on Monday.
So far, no official invitation has been issued to Turkey, but diplomats say that there is a strong probability that Turkey will be invited.
Turkey will be happy to act, along with the international community, to normalize relations in the whole area, including, of course, Yugoslavia," Akbel said on Monday.
www.cco.caltech.edu /~bosnia/update/ciller.html   (319 words)

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