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Turkey vows to continue support for independent Palestinian state

Xinhua, January 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Turkey will continue to support Palestinian people for an independent state.

"Turkey's greatest desire is to see an independent Palestinian state with pre-1967 boundaries and its capital at Jerusalem. Turkey will continue to support Palestinians for this goal," said Erdogan at a joint press conference with visiting Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in the Turkish capital of Ankara after their official talks.

Citing recent moves in some parliaments and governments in Europe for recognition of the Palestinian state, the Turkish president said "Israel should interpret international community's message correctly."

He also stressed the importance of unity among Palestinian fractions, adding that Turkey was ready to make all efforts to contribute reconciliation of Hamas and Al-Fatah.

For his part, Abbas welcomed Turkey's efforts for good of Palestinians made both bilaterally and in international arena.

Abbas said that the Palestinians are determined to establish an independent state with pre-1967 boundaries and its capital at Jerusalem, adding that the Turkish government is considering a new package of assistance for Palestinians.

The Palestinian leader also warned that Israeli assault on al-Aqsa mosque could lead to "war of religions." Endit