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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that Turkey sees itself with the European Union in the future, noting that some parties seek to “intentionally” create problems between Turkey and the bloc.
In a call with the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, Erdogan said: “Every positive step in Turkish-European relations is a new opportunity for both sides, and Turkey sees itself with the European Union in the future.”
Erdogan noted that “some parties in the union have deliberately sought to create problems with Turkey, at a time when Ankara seeks to open a new page with the union.”
Erdogan emphasized, “The need for the European Union to get rid of this vicious circle as soon as possible.”
He added that “Turkey has always expressed its readiness to resume exploratory talks in the eastern Mediterranean with Greece.”
Erdogan continued: “However, the Greek side has always evaded it through unfounded accusations and arguments, and has taken provocative measures in recent weeks.”
He noted that “Turkey follows policies based on justice and law, and shows a constructive attitude and good intentions with regard to the eastern Mediterranean”, noting that “its proposal to hold an international conference on the subject remains valid.”
The Turkish president continued: “The issues that the union considers controversial, whether in Libya, Syria or Karabakh, do not relate to the essence of relations between Turkey and the Union,” noting that “the principles and objectives of the two parts in those areas are largely identical. “
He believed that “the relations of Turkey and the European Union in the last two years have been held captive by the narrow interests of some member states.”
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