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Amid the Russia-Ukraine war following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rutte and President Erdoğan met in the capital city of Ankara. Rutte also answered a question about the sanctions against Russia on the part of Turkey.

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte emphasized 'strong economic ties' and 'many created jobs' between both countries and Queen Beatrix praised Turkey's 'model role' for the Middle-East. These comments echo the superficial fallacy that Turkey is 'booming' because of its growing economy.