Turkish authorities are too emotional about Turkey -EU negotiationsJune 22, 2009 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Calling it a 'privileged partnership' is wrong. Turkey is already in a customs union with us. What we seek is a relationship that would make Turkey associated as much as possible with the EU," Pierre Menat, director of EU affairs for the French foreign ministry, told the Hurriyet Daily News & Economic Review in an interview conducted last week in Paris."It would be much better if we could discuss it. But it's not possible, as the Turkish authorities are too emotional on this issue. If we can see the reality, then we can have better relations," he said. French President Nicholas Sarkozy is known for his firm opposition to Turkey's admission into the EU, a stance in which he is joined by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Sarkozy says Turkey's full membership in the EU would destabilize the bloc's future by enlarging its borders to the fragile Middle East. "Having said so, France, during its EU term presidency, did not hinder the negotiations," he said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |