"The advanced levels which the democratic world has attained at the end of lengthy processes may have created the perception in the region that democracy is a distant concept; this perception can be addressed"
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan
About this Quote
In this quote, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is acknowledging that the democratic world has actually made considerable progress through long and complex procedures. However, he likewise acknowledges that this development may have developed a perception in certain areas that democracy is a distant and unattainable principle. He believes that this understanding can be dealt with and altered, potentially through education and promoting democratic worths. Erdogan's statement highlights the value of understanding and dealing with the barriers that may avoid the spread of democracy, and the need for continued efforts to promote and reinforce democratic principles globally.
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