"The US and the European Union needs to help in the translation of the demand for democracy into a political will"
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan
About this Quote
In this quote, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is highlighting the significance of the United States and the European Union in supporting the shift to democracy. He thinks that it is inadequate to simply demand democracy, but there need to likewise be a strong political will to make it a truth. This needs the support and cooperation of powerful countries like the United States and the EU, who can assist translate the desire for democracy into concrete actions and policies. Erdogan is highlighting the role of these countries in promoting and supporting democratic worths and concepts, and stressing the need for their participation in the process of democratization.
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