Kurdish issue is one of Turkey's big challenges: Swedish FM
Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom stated in remarks after Turkey June 24 election and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's victory that economic development and Kurdish issue are two main challenges ahead of the state.
According o The AP Wallstrom added that Turkey has no other choice but overcome its democratic shortcomings, urging to give more time to Erdogan to surmount the troubles.
She further blamed Turkey for jailing Kurdish presidntial candidate and former HDP co-leader Slahattin Demirtas, wondering how Turkey teaches democracy to others while it has jailed an opposition leader.
Margot Wallstrom also urged Turkey to lift emergency situation and make reforms
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