Turkey rejects plea for base, US withdraws aid

The United States has withdrawn the offer of a $ six-billion aid package for Turkey after its parliament failed to approve the deployment of...

The United States has withdrawn the offer of a $ six-billion aid package for Turkey after its parliament failed to approve the deployment of US troops in the country, Turkish Economy Minister Ali Babacan told reporters today.

Following weeks of foot-dragging in the wake of the Parliament’s rejection of US troop deployment, the Turkish Government announced early today that it would call a second vote on backing the United States, but only for the granting of overflight rights.

Asked whether the $ six-billion package was still available for Turkey, Babacan said: “No.”

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He said Washington had promised the package “in the event of full, comprehensive military cooperation” between Turkey and the US in case of a war against neighbouring Iraq. Asked whether Washington could offer a modified financial package to Turkey, he said: “This will be discussed, things are developing very quickly.”

Babacan hinted that Washington might demand further support from Turkey as its military campaign against Iraq unfolds and offer financial aid in return.

“It is not known what developments could take place and what demands there could be (from the United States) in the coming days,” he said.

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