"Merkel stands by 'no' to Turkish EU membership
18 November 2005
BERLIN - Germany's designated chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday stood firm on her 'no' to Turkish European Union membership but accepted an invitation to visit Turkey during talks with visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul.
Following the meeting, Merkel said that despite differences of opinion she wanted 'good and intense cooperation' with Turkey."
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