Monday, April 17, 2006

The New Anatolian-Meller: Turkey's membership will bring positive added value to EU

"Meller: Turkey's membership will bring positive added value to EU

The New Anatolian / Ankara

After pledging to further develop and strengthen bilateral ties with Turkey, visiting Polish Foreign Minister Stefan Meller yesterday said, 'Turkey's membership will bring a positive, added value to the European Union.'

Meller made the remarks at a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul following a meeting in Ankara where they

Expressing his country's support for the EU enlargement process, Meller said, 'The members of the bloc expect new political and cultural values from possible future members.' In accordance with this goal, besides Turkey's contributions to the EU, the members expect Turkish membership will bring with it a positive, added value since the country has an important position in the region."

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