Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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The prime minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, sees himself as a force for bringing nations together throughout the Middle East and helping them work towards a modern and more democratic future.

He has reinforced Turkey's ties with the United States, courted European favour while lobbying for acceptance into the European Union, and become a leader in the moderate Muslim world.

Today's Turkey is an example of a Muslim country that embraced democracy and lives peacefully and harmoniously within the world community.

Erdogan has proven himself a pragmatic political leader capable of maintaining strong ties to his religious traditions, while operating in a secular democratic system.