Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhei agreed on visa facilitation for Turkish businessmen and students as well as updating the customs union during a meeting held in Ankara. Delegations of Turkish and EU officials will soon begin technical talks.
"The EU cannot become a global power without Turkey. We expect the EU to show the necessary will and courage to further develop our relations," Fidan said, noting the importance of cooperation between the two sides on regional and global issues.