EU continues to help Turkey in overcoming migration crisis

EU continues to help Turkey in overcoming migration crisis

The EU’s General Affairs Council praised Turkey for hosting more than 3.5 million refugees. 

The Council described Turkey as a “key partner” and reaffirmed “the importance it attaches to EU relations with Turkey”.

The council "remains committed to maintaining an open and frank dialogue, to addressing common challenges and to cooperating in essential areas of joint interest such as migration, counterterrorism, energy, transport, the economy and trade," the statement said.

"The council reiterates that continued implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement and continued support for partners along the Western Balkans route is required," the statement adds.

"The EU will continue its financial support and technical assistance to strengthen cooperation in this field, including through the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey," Anadolu Agency cited the statement as saying.

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