Joining the European Union remains a strategic goal for Turkiye. This was stated by Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a press conference following talks with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
“Membership in the European Union continues to be a strategic goal for Turkiye. It is clear that our accession to the EU will be an important contribution both for the union and for our country,” Erdogan said.
According to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, recent events have further strengthened the country’s position on the international stage. Erdogan added that the main topic of discussion was common steps that could be taken to revive cooperation between Turkey and the EU.
According to Reuters, “EU membership, a strategic goal for Turkiye, will be a source of stability and inspiration for the region,” Erdogan said in the statement, released to coincide with Europe Day. “I hope that the agreed visa exemption (deal) will relieve some of the frustration caused by more than 50 years of waiting at the EU’s gates … and that it accelerates Turkey’s accession process,” Erdogan said.
Earlier, Erdogan said he could see no excuse for blocking his country’s path to European Union membership. “The Republic has effectively contributed to the wealth and security of the continent,” he said. Erdogan urged the EU for “concrete cooperation” on the battle against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and FETO – both under a terror organization designation in Turkey.
Earlier, Erdogan stated that BRICS is not an alternative for Turkey.
