"White House welcomes EU-Turkey breakthrough
AFP: 12/17/2004
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (AFP) - The White House on Friday warmly welcomed a hard-fought deal between the European Union and Turkey that sets the stage for Ankara to start EU entry talks next year.
'We welcome the European Union`s decision to begin accession talks with Turkey on October 3,' 2005, spokesman Scott McClellan told reporters.
'Turkey`s full integration into the European Union will be good for Europe and the world. The announcement of accession talks brings this step closer than ever.' "
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