| Series Title | International Summit |
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| Series Details | 26.03.18 |
| Publication Date | 26/03/2018 |
| Content Type | News |
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Further information: Both sides agreed to continue close cooperation on migration. The EU reiterated its commitment to offer further support to improve the situation of refugees in Turkey. + Commission proposes the allocation of further funds for EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey, March 2018 The EU voiced its concerns regarding Turkey’s actions in Syria, especially in the northwestern region of Afrin, which is was under control of Turkish military and its allies. In this context the EU asked Turkey to ensure the protection of civilians and facilitate access for humanitarian aid. + ECFR et al: Three views on Turkey's Syria intervention Concerns were raised about Turkey’s actions in the eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea, which EU leaders described as 'illegal' at the European Council summit earlier in the month. Leaders also discussed Turkey’s actions in the aftermath of the attempted coup in July 2016. They said they understood Turkey’s need to ensure its security. However, they underlined that as an EU candidate country, Turkey committed itself to upholding the highest standards of democracy. A meeting between leaders of the European Union and Turkey was held on 26 March 2018 in Varna, Bulgaria. The leaders discussed a wide-ranging set of items, including: + Cooperation on the management of migration flows; |
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| Source Link | http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-summit/2018/03/26/ |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe, Northern Africa, Turkey |
