Davutoglu: full EU membership remains priority for us

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that the authorities intend to accelerate the process of European integration.

"Full membership in the EU remains a priority for Turkey. We will accelerate the negotiating process," Davutoglu added.

"We will realize our plan for EU membership and a visa-free regime with the EU will come into force in October 2016," the head of the government said.