Turkish Officials Pleased with Obama’s Cabinet
The reaction of Turkish officials to Barack Obama’s choice of statesmen is positive, especially that of Hillary Clinton. “The announcement on Clinton is due to come at a news conference in Chicago,” said officials on Obama’s transition team. The incoming president has also asked Robert Gates, the current defense secretary, to keep his job for at least another year, sources close to the president-elect said earlier. For the important post of the national security adviser, the official closest to the president, Obama has chosen retired Gen. James Jones, a former top NATO commander. “We have very good relations with these three figures. We believe Obama is forming a very good national security cabinet,” said one Turkish official privately.”
Although Obama has gathered much support in Turkey, one of the most worrisome issues is the Armenian problem. The international arena should soon know the answer.
Aylin Cicek
