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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed the desire to open “a new page” with the European Union during a telephone conversation he had with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, on Tuesday (12/15), in the first communication of the Turkish leader. with a senior European official after the – not so harsh – sanctions imposed on Turkey at the EU Summit.
«Turkey wants to open a new page with the EU “and” resume talks with the EU looking at the situation as a whole “and” on the basis of common interests “.“According to an announcement by the Turkish presidency.
According to Erdogan, the immigration pact signed in 2016 between Turkey and the EU could be a starting point to create a more “positive” climate.
Stable in his own narrative
At the same time, the Turkish president reiterated Ankara’s willingness to enter into exploratory talks with Greece, stating that the Greek side constantly avoids negotiations.
Emphasizing that Turkey’s policy in the eastern Mediterranean is based on legitimacy, he said, adding that the Turkish side is always making the necessary efforts for a just, lasting and sustainable solution in the region.
«We hope that the EU will adopt a constructive and prudent attitude towards Turkey.“Said the Turkish president, a day after the imposition of US sanctions against the Turkish defense industry for the purchase and acquisition of Russian S-400 systems.
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