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Former German Chancellor Schroeder backs Turkey's EU bid

"Former German Chancellor Schroeder backs Turkey's EU bid
www.chinaview.cn 2009-11-03 05:31:13

ISTANBUL, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said here on Monday that Turkey's future lied in full membership of the European Union (EU).

Speaking in a conference on 'Leadership for Sustainable Success,' Schroeder said he regretted that the EU does not appreciate Turkey's role in solving regional conflicts."

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