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Framework Law Talks: Notable Dialogue Between Ali Babacan and Efkan Âlâ
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Framework Law Talks: Notable Dialogue Between Ali Babacan and Efkan Âlâ

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A dialogue occurred between Ali Babacan and Efkan Âlâ in the Turkish parliament regarding the 'framework law'.
  • Babacan recalled the 'solution process' from 15 years prior when he was deputy prime minister and Âlâ was prime minister's undersecretary.
  • Âlâ responded by comparing the situation to a bamboo tree, suggesting that efforts are not in vain despite slow initial growth.

A notable exchange took place in the Turkish parliament between DEVA Party leader Ali Babacan and AKP Deputy Chairman Efkan Âlâ during discussions on the 'framework law'. The conversation occurred when Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş and Âlâ approached Babacan, Saadet Party leader Mahmut Arıkan, and New Welfare Party leader Fatih Erbakan, who were seated in the parliamentary corridor.

Kurtulmuş and Âlâ engaged Babacan in a discussion about the 'framework law,' which had been accepted by the Justice Commission and brought to the Grand National Assembly's agenda, despite some opposition. Babacan, referencing the 'solution process' initiated 15 years ago when he served as deputy prime minister and Âlâ as prime minister's undersecretary, remarked, "We have rolled and rolled to get here from that day."

We have rolled and rolled to get here from that day.

— Ali BabacanRecalling the 'solution process' from 15 years prior during a conversation with Efkan Âlâ.

Responding to Babacan's historical reference, Efkan Âlâ employed the analogy of a bamboo tree. He stated, "You water it for years, and it's not visible, but then it suddenly grows. That's why I liken it to a bamboo tree. Nothing is in vain." This metaphor suggested that the long-term efforts and processes, even if not immediately apparent, eventually yield results.

You water it for years, and it's not visible, but then it suddenly grows. That's why I liken it to a bamboo tree. Nothing is in vain.

— Efkan ÂlâResponding to Ali Babacan's historical reference with a metaphor about long-term efforts.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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