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“We hope that the European Union keeps its promises, that it does not discriminate against us or at least not become a tool to generate hostilities against our country “Erdogan said during a video conference speech at the AKP party congress.
“We will not see each other anywhere other than Europe.” We intend to build our future together with Europe, “he said.
“We want one stronger cooperation “with our friends and allies,” he said.
“We believe that we do not have any problem with any country or institution that cannot resolved through politics, diplomacy, and dialogue“, Noted the Turkish president.
In the same speech, Erdogan stated that Turkey would like to “use actively the old and close alliance relations with the USA. to find a solution to regional and international problems. “
Kalin “opening up” to Europeans
Earlier, a spokesperson for Recep Tayyip Erdogan told European officials that EU leaders should look strategically at the bloc’s relations with Turkey and set aside “all ideological and political prejudices and see Turkey-EU ties throughstrategy mentality “”.
Kalin traveled to Brussels on Friday and time is running out for the European Union Summit on December 10-11, when sanctions against Turkey will be considered.
THE Turkish official met, inter alia, with the President of the Commission Ursula von der Layen toand the President of the European Council Charles Michel.
During the discussions he referred to the need for “new ideas and a just and lasting solution to Cyprus“At the same time, he stated that Turkey is ready to initiate exploratory contacts with Greece.
He even said that Turkey “will continue with its constructive approach to protect peace and stability in the region.”
Borrell: No positive messages from Ankara
It is recalled that after the end of the teleconference of the European Foreign Ministers, on Thursday, the High Representative of the EU, Josep Borrell stated that “until now no positives messages on your side Of Turkey “.
During a press conference, Mr. Borel stressed that the EU reiterates “the EU solidarity in Greece and CyprusHe added that “it is important for Turkey to understand that its behavior is increasing its distance from the EU.”
“To return to the positive agenda, as we hope, we will demand a fundamental change in tactics from Turkey,” he said.
At the same time, Mr Borel declared that the European Council will give “the critical directions next month, “signaling that time is running out and we are approaching a crucial moment in the EU’s relationship with Turkey. “
At the same time, he talked about “very negative factsReferring to recent developments in Varosia.
It should be noted that, at the request of the Greek side, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias informed his counterparts about on going and stepping up the turkish provocation Y delinquency In the area.
