Yilldirim: EU parliament vote on Turkey carries no importance

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Thursday that the European Parliament's vote to freeze Turkey's membership does not carry any importance as the ties between the EU and Turkey are already "forced relations," APA reports citing Daily Sabah.

"The EU should decide whether it wants to continue its future vision with or without Turkey," Yildirim said of the vote.

"The European Parliament contradicts itself by taking such decisions while claiming that Turkey is an essential partner for the EU's security. We expect EU leaders to stand up against this lack of vision," the prime minister added.