Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said that Turkey is determined to increase the level of cooperation with members of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC).

Speaking at the 36th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) held in the northern province of Trabzon, Arinc said that Black Sea region is very important for the Turkish government that pursues the policy of "zero problem with neighbors".

On efforts to normalize relations between Turkey and Armenia, Turkey is still resolute to resolve the problem and bring peace and stability to the Caucasus, Zaman paper quoted Arinc as saying.