"Turkish PM prepares nation for tough EU negotiations
AFP: 12/24/2004
ANKARA, Dec 24 (AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called on fellow-citizens to remain united and firm during long negotiations ahead on joining the European Union.
His remarks followed an EU summit last week that produced a breakthrough for Turkey's ambition to join the Union, when EU leaders decided on opening membership negotiations next year. "
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