"Turkey is going through an incredible economic, political and social transformation. What is most important is that Turkey has been the owner of this transformation. Ownership has been the key to success."
"The fast fish, not the big fish, eats the small fish."
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Ali Babacan
Politician
Ali Babacan is a Turkish politician and economist known for his role in shaping Turkey's economic policies and promoting democratic governance.
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"Population is a strong driver of the economy as well as the quality of the labor force."
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"Turkeys energy bill due to imports will fall with the increase in use of renewable energy sources. We have no control over the prices of petroleum and natural gas."
"The E.U. initially decided to end the isolation of Turkish Cyprus, to balance the accession of Cyprus. But the E.U. has not carried through on its promise."