Talks between the DMW Chairman Günther Meinel and the elite of the Turkish government and talks with the Governor of Istanbul His Excellency Hüseyin Avni Mutlu.
A coexistence based on honesty and peace in the interests of our people.
It is our duty to develop the traditionally good relations between Turkey and Germany and in doing so help to foster economic cooperation between the two nations. We can rely on Turkey. The agreed cooperation agreements are always fulfilled, the requirements relating to international understanding also.
President Ugur Terioglu was awarded honorary DMW membership. He is one of the architects of current Turkish development. He is seen as a key figure and is highly rated.
In addition to his friendship with Bill Clinton, he enjoys direct access to the governing elite in Turkey. He provided valuable support when asked by DMW representatives on January 21, 2011 to help secure the release of two German reporters held in Iranian custody and to turn a plan into an act that supports human rights.