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German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas of the European Union (EU) said they thought dialogue with Turkey should continue.
Maas, EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels, said in a statement after the meeting: “In principle, we believe that the EU should maintain dialogue with Turkey.” used the expression.
They are seeking reconciliation between Germany and Greece and Cyprus with Turkey, but Maas claims that it could not be achieved, “the issue of Turkey will be discussed at the EU Leaders Summit. The issue will be discussed should be how the consequences of the behavior of Turkey”. said.
Maas, highlighted the EU as they want to secure a consensus on how to respond to Turkey’s steps in the eastern Mediterranean.
Noting that it is clear that there will be no agreement on Brexit in the EU at any cost, Maas stressed that they definitely want to reach an agreement.
Maas noted that EU members decided to freeze their assets and impose a travel ban on human rights violations.
EU: RELATIONS WITH TURKEY WILL GIVE DECISIONS TO LEADER
The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, the issue of relations with Turkey, the EU leaders will decide at the summit, said the foreign ministers will give information to the leaders on the current assessment before the summit.
Borrell, EU foreign ministers in Brussels, said in a statement to journalists after the meeting, that he also discussed the situation in the eastern Mediterranean and Turkey-EU relations ahead of the EU leaders’ summit on 10 to December 11.
Assessment of EU foreign ministers in relations with Turkey “Turkey is not a fundamental change in attitude, which worsened the situation” is of the opinion that Borrell transfers said that Turkey’s continuous exploration work in the region.
“The evaluation of the ministers is not positive. The ministers will report to the leaders before the important EU Council,” Borrell said. said.
Assessing the current state of the ministers expresses Borrell said only the opinion that not all members of Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration should carefully assess the situation with Turkey.
“Unfortunately, we see progress or developments in relations with Turkey.” Borrell stressed that EU leaders will decide on the issue.
“Diplomacy was invented to resolve differences peacefully through dialogue. We are trying to do that,” Borrell said. I speak.
When specifying that they also spoke about Venezuela at the meeting, Borrell affirmed that the legislative elections held in the country were not free and fair, did not reflect the will of the Venezuelan people, and did not comply with international standards. Borrell urged the Venezuelan administration not to pressure the opposition.
Borrell stated that they also discussed the post-election situation in Georgia, and stated that the meeting discussed the possible third package of sanctions against Belarus, the conflict in Ethiopia, the security law in Hong Kong, relations with the United States and strategic autonomy. of the EU.
Recalling that the EU has accepted the “global human rights sanctions regime” that allows sanctions against those who violate human rights today, Borrell answered the question of whether China will be included in this area because of its attitude towards Hong Kong, and that no country has proposed a sanction so far. voiced.
