The arguments concerning the recent news and statements on opening Turkish
school in France by the Embassy of Turkey in the French media do not
reflect reality; on the contrary, they constitute manipulative elements.
We note the statements of the French Minister of Education with surprise
and great dismay and understand that the French Minister has not been
properly informed about this process. We cannot understand and accept such
illusory and totally unfounded statements.
Besides, we would like to remind that there are schools supported by the
French Embassy in Turkey. The negotiations over the schools to be opened by
Turkey in accordance with the French education system is essentially
carried out on a reciprocal basis with these schools in Turkey.
We also strongly condemn unfounded and groundless news targeting the
President of the Republic of Turkey as well and invite the French media and
official authorities to share factual and precise information with the
public on this issue.