Davutoglu to be Honored with Woodrow Wilson Award

A US think tank decided on Wednesday to honor the Turkish foreign minister with an award, reports The Journal of Turkish Weekly.

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the US Smithsonian Institution decided to present "Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service" to Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, a center statement said.

Furthermore, the think tank will present the "Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship" to Ferit Şahenk, the chair of Turkey's Doğuş Holding.

The statement of the center said Davutoğlu had catalyzed the development of Turkey's foreign relations, elevating its position in international discussions since he became the foreign minister of Turkey.

"He has advocated strengthening relations with Turkey's hinterland, increasing its importance in the region and throughout the world. Combined with a keen understanding of the importance of embracing Eastern and Western traditions, his achievements as foreign minister have earned him considerable reputation," the statement said.

This will be the first time two Turkish dignitaries will receive the Woodrow Wilson Awards.