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Michel and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a press conference after the EU Leaders Summit, which was held via video conference and completed in one day, although it was scheduled for two days.
Michel said he hopes to improve relations with Turkey, “At the same time, our attitude towards Turkey to resume the positive and moderate importance. We hope that the dialogue fruitful.” saying.
Michel indicates that they are cautious, “We are in contact for a visit to Turkey in April, probably with the Turkish authorities.” speak.
Highlighting that the Eastern Mediterranean is one of the priority issues for the EU and its member countries, Michel expressed that they are pleased that the tension has been reduced and that they want it to continue. Michel, stressing that they want a positive agenda with Turkey, but it is conditional, continued as follows:
“In Turkey in the coming weeks and months if the moderate attitude continues we are ready to put more concrete proposals to the EU and board members. We want a more predictable relationship with Turkey. The titles in relation improved by updating the Customs Union, and the contact between society and travel, and of course the issue of immigration “.
According to AA news; Michel said they hope to make official decisions by discussing the issue again at the EU Leaders Summit to be held in June.
ASSISTANCE TO REFUGEES WILL CONTINUE
EU Commission President von der Leyen recalled that they were in a video conference last week with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, including relations with some EU countries since the December EU summit in Turkey, He said they exhibit a more constructive attitude.
“These are the positive steps we must join. But reducing tension remains fragile for now,” said Von der Leyen. saying.
Turkey-EU relations will follow the two-step approach that saves von der Leyen, especially on migration, including asylum seekers, Syrian funding, high-level dialogue and the update of the Customs Union expressed their desire to advance your title.
Von der Leyen: “Turkey is not a constructive attitude and unilateral measures, especially in the eastern Mediterranean, we will suspend this cooperation goes back to the provocation.” speak.
Referring to Migration von der Leyen, readmission and want to restart the return mechanism, dated March 18, 2016, 6 billion euros in the EU-Turkey reconciliation are connected to the contract, he said.
Von der Leyen: “Turkey welcomes more than 3.6 million Syrian refugees. The EU also insures school-age children, medical problems, there is a significant contribution to infrastructure investments. There is no doubt that Turkey is bearing most of the burden. Continue Our assistance on this humanitarian issue. To that end, discussions will continue on how to move forward. saying.
CALL FOR THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION TO THE COUNTRIES OF THE EU
Separated from the Istanbul Convention on Turkey and asked for their opinions on the case of closure HDPE Michel, in a statement at the end of the summit on human rights, the rule of law and that the emphasis on democratic values, in relations with Turkey said the importance of these issues.
Von der Leyen while speaking on the same topic as Turkey’s departure from the Istanbul Convention and expressed regret.
Von der Leyen called on EU members who have not ratified the Istanbul Convention to ratify it.
