June 23, 2009 - 13:17 AMT
Germany insists to engage Russia and Turkey in Eastern Partnership
Germany insist that Russia and Turkey should join the Eastern Partnership initiative, said Hans-Dieter Lucas, special envoy for Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus of the German Federal Foreign Office.

"The projects should include interests of Turkey and Russia. The point is whether we will build relations on rivalry or synergy. We do not see antagonisms between the Eastern Partnership and strategic partnership with Russia," Mr Lucas said.