Turkey remains committed to the goal of full membership in the European Union. According to him, Ankara expects the EU to adopt a strategic and far-sighted position and activate negotiations on Turkey's membership.
The Turkish leader emphasized, "Planning all steps related to European security together with Turkey will meet our common interests. "
Ankara sees no reason not to include Turkey in the EU's defense procurement and reconstruction programs for Ukraine.
"Inclusion in mechanisms such as the European Peace Facility, which aims to restore and revive Ukraine, is important for Turkey," the politician said.
The Turkish president noted that to achieve a just, lasting, and dignified peace between Russia and Ukraine, a solid diplomatic foundation is needed, based on which the conflicting parties will sit at the negotiating table."
"Turkey supports the initiative for an early cessation of fire and attacks in the air and sea in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as a step to strengthen trust between the parties," Erdogan said.
