Turkey has the right to expect the European Union to adopt a strategic approach to Turkey’s accession to full membership in the bloc, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has said, Hurriyet Daily News informs.
“The will of the Turkish people and their government is clear and that’s full membership in the EU. Now there is a need for a clear strategic approach to this objective. And that’s our right,” Davutoğlu said, speaking at a Europe Day ceremony yesterday in Ankara. Recalling that Turkey and its people are an integrated part of the EU, Davutoğlu said: “Without vision it is not possible to reach peace today, especially amid this global financial crisis. The EU needs new vision and creative ideas. A new Europe has to use a new approach. Turkey’s going to be the engine of the EU.” EU Minister Egemen Bağış, for his part, urged EU leaders to stay away from discriminatory and racist rhetoric.
