ISANBUL — Turkey and Germany on Thursday, September 7, launched a joint initiative to promote cultural exchanges in a bid to develop stronger ties between the Muslim world and the West.
"We are just laying the foundation stone here," said Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul while launching the initiative with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.
The initiative aims to further cooperation between the media and academic communities and promote exchange programs for students and teachers from both countries.
It also aims to help overcome cultural and religious misunderstandings and to combat extremism.
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"We are just laying the foundation stone here," said Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul while launching the initiative with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.
The initiative aims to further cooperation between the media and academic communities and promote exchange programs for students and teachers from both countries.
It also aims to help overcome cultural and religious misunderstandings and to combat extremism.
http://www.islamonline.net/English/News/2006-09/08/06.shtml
For clarity, please click the photo and then continue for a few Glimpses of the Front ...