Exclusive access to Turkish president yields strong insights on foreign policy

Turkish President Abdullah Gul gave Reuters rare access that secured vital insight into Turkey’s evolving foreign policy. Interviewed on board his official plane while returning from a trip to energy partner Kazakhstan, Gul told Reuters Ankara had not given up on its pro-Europe orientation, despite its EU membership ambitions being treated coolly by France and Germany. Turkey has been warming relations with Arab states, causing some to question if it had given up on its goal of joining the EU. Gul also chastised ally Israel for failing to make amends for the deaths of campaigners aboard a ship blocked from delivering aid to Gaza. Access to top policymakers gives clients unrivalled insight into decision-making at the highest level.