UK, Europe, Türkiye poised to forge regional centre of attraction: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that it is possible for the UK, certain European countries, and Turkey to create their own center of attraction in the region. He argued that the UK would not have left the EU if Turkey had joined in 2007-2008. He noted the EU's 800 billion euro 'ReArm Europe' program and highlighted Turkey's strong military. He said EU membership remains a strategic priority for Turkey but the EU does not appear to approach it similarly. On Ukraine, he said Turkey is ready to intensify mediation efforts.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that it is possible for the UK, certain European countries, and Turkey to create their own center of attraction in the region. He argued that the UK would not have left the EU if Turkey had joined in 2007-2008. He noted the EU's 800 billion euro 'ReArm Europe' program and highlighted Turkey's strong military. He said EU membership remains a strategic priority for Turkey but the EU does not appear to approach it similarly. On Ukraine, he said Turkey is ready to intensify mediation efforts.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that it is possible for the UK, certain European countries, and Turkey to create their own center of attraction in the region. He argued that the UK would not have left the EU if Turkey had joined in 2007-2008. He noted the EU's 800 billion euro 'ReArm Europe' program and highlighted Turkey's strong military. He said EU membership remains a strategic priority for Turkey but the EU does not appear to approach it similarly. On Ukraine, he said Turkey is ready to intensify mediation efforts.

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