TURKEY’S MEMBERSHIP TO EU HAS NO ALTERNATIVE: GUL
news.am
Nov 3 2009
Armenia
Membership of Turkey to EU has no alternative, Turkish President
Abdullah Gul stated in the course if his visit to Slovakia. Gul got
golden medal from the Comenius University – the most authoritative
in Bratislava. In his speech to teaching staff and students Gul made
a point of Turkish foreign policy and Turkey-EU relations, Turkish
Gercekgundem website reports.
Turkey initiated the creation of Caucasian Security Platform for
the establishment of peace and stability in Caucasus, Gul outlined,
adding that the work towards Armenia-Turkey normalization is underway.
Turkish President also noted Turkey has deep historic ties with
Afghanistan and Pakistan and offered to launch a trilateral congress
to restore confidence between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Referring to Turkey’s membership to EU, Gul said Turkey turned to the
West and talks on its EU membership will resolutely continue. Europe
should not forget Turkey’s support to EU, Gul underlined adding the EU
joining process will be rather difficult for great countries. However,
Turkey will progress negotiations in this framework.
Turkish President also had closed-door meetings with Slovakian Prime
Minister and Speaker of the Parliament.