
August 9, 2011 - 19:56 AMT

13:35 GMT
It seems Turkey is serious about playing the role of regional leader, especially in relations with the Arab world. Recent developments in Syria became an object of close attention for Erdogan’s cabinet. The Prime Minister declared yesterday: “We are running out of patience” and said Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will be visiting President Assad to convey Turkey’s warning to Damascus. The idea, in itself, is rather offensive to Syria, one of the key countries of the Arab world after Egypt.