Mr Ozkan's deal-making skills, it is thought, might be able to hold a new coalition together.

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Mr Cem announced to a press conference that he is forming a new pro-western political party with Mr Ozkan and Mr Dervis.

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Mr Ozkan, widely credited with bridging differences within the coalition, resigned on Monday July 8th, after a row with the prime minister.

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Turkey's western partners are now praying for a quick resolution, and would enthusiastically back a new party led by Mr Cem and Mr Ozkan.

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