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Monday, November 29, 2004

Channelnewsasia.com:EU eyes green light for Turkey, but voices warning

"EU eyes green light for Turkey, but voices warning

BRUSSELS : The EU seems set to give Turkey a green light next month to start entry talk with the bloc, but warns it cannot guarantee the vast Muslim-majority country will eventually join, according to a draft document.

The first draft of conclusions for a crunch December 16-17 summit of EU leaders emerged as Turkey reiterated that it wants a clear date to start talks, and will accept nothing less than full membership of the bloc.

The European Union 'welcomes the decisive progress made by Turkey in its far-reaching reform process' said the draft, extracts of which were obtained by AFP Monday. "

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