Turkey still committed to EU, says Gul

Report of a FT interview with Abdullah Gul, President of Turkey, November 2010.

He emphasised his country’s long-term commitment to joining the European Union by saying Ankara would make sure it met all standards required for membership, even though large parts of its entry negotiations are frozen.

ESO: Background information: Commission discrete on 'secret negotiations' with Turkey http://www.europeansources.info/record/commission-discrete-on-secret-negotiations-with-turkey/

BBC: Hardtalk, 8.11.10: 'Unfair obstacles' slowing Turkey's EU application http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/hardtalk/9160990.stm

https://ec.europa.eu/neighbourhood-enlargement/countries/detailed-country-information/turkey_en https://ec.europa.eu/neighbourhood-enlargement/countries/detailed-country-information/turkey_en

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