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Mehmet Simsek, Turkish Finance Minister

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC News

As the dream of EU membership remains a distant prospect, Turkey has been building new political and economic alliances with Arab neighbours Russia and Iran. Mehmet Simsek is Turkey's Finance Minister. Can his country afford to upset Washington and Brussels as it flexes its strategic muscle? He talks to Stephen Sackur. Show less

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Interviewer:
Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest:
Mehmet Simsek

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