Erdogan: Germany to Support Turkey in Accession to EU
Germany will support Turkey in its aspiration to join the EU, Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated at the Turkish-German Congress of Businessmen in Berlin. I am sure that Germany will continue supporting us in the future,» Erdogan noted.
In her turn German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel stated she is ready to continue talks on Turkey's accession to the EU. However, she noted, Turkey should meet all conditions, necessary for accession to the EU.
October 4, 2005 the EU officially launched talks with Turkey over the latter's membership in the EU. According to estimates of western experts, talks with Ankara may take 15-20 years, reports the Associated Press.
In her turn German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel stated she is ready to continue talks on Turkey's accession to the EU. However, she noted, Turkey should meet all conditions, necessary for accession to the EU.
October 4, 2005 the EU officially launched talks with Turkey over the latter's membership in the EU. According to estimates of western experts, talks with Ankara may take 15-20 years, reports the Associated Press.
