HR 2003 Summary

• Recognizes the Republic of Turkey as a long-standing ally of the United States committed to freedom, democracy, and human rights.

• Acknowledges Turkey as the world's fifteenth largest economy and Europe's sixth largest economy, and commends its role as a valued trading partner with Arizona.

• Affirms Arizona's strong economic relationship with Turkey and expresses intent to further cultivate good relations between Arizona and Turkey and other Turkic nations.

• Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit an official copy of the resolution to the Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue and the West America Turkic Council.