Exclusive interview with Turkish PM Bulent Ecevit

(11 Jan 2002) 1. Exterior government building 2. Mid shot building 3. Ecevit arriving to give AP interview 4. Mid shot Ecevit giving AP interview 5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bulent Ecevit, Turkish Prime Minister “Actually Turkey’s strategic importance has increased after the ending of the bipolar world and after the 11th September’s tragic event the value of Turkey’s regime- that is a largely Islamic populated country with a secular regime and democracy and a modern way of life. This is becoming increasingly an example to be followed by many Islamic countries and we hope that better understanding and further understanding will emerge here with Turkey’s contribution between different religions.“ 6. Two cutaways of Ecevit 7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bulent Ecevit, Turkish Prime Minister “Q: Will Turkey take over the command of the peace keeping force in Afghanistan? A: “We have news or rumours that this may be the case but we have