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As we begin...
 The January 1 Customs Union ushered in a new era in Turkish-European
Union relations. Turkey and its business community wholeheartedly welcomed the Customs
Union, hoping it would finally pave the way for full Turkish membership in the EU.
Expectations
are high that this economic partnership will prove to be mutually beneficial given
the rapid rate of globalization and efforts to form regional economic and political
alliances.
This new stage in Turkey's relations with both the EU and the world at large makes
a fast, reliable and unrestricted flow of information imperative. The world increasingly
has little patience for historical misgivings, latent prejudices or animosities between
peoples. Humanity's common heritage calls for increased cooperation in achieving
economic prosperity and social and political harmony.
The
Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association, TÜSİAD, spearheaded efforts
to achieve the Customs Union. As a reflection of its growing responsibility, TÜSİAD
is launching this first edition of Private View, a quarterly aimed at contributing
to public knowledge about economic, political and social developments in Turkey.
Private View will highlight issues of concern to the Turkish private sector.
It
hopes to become a prime source of reference about Turkey and to provide valuable
insight into Turkey.
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