I feel great pleasure at being present here today and finding an
opportunity to share my opinions with you about the latest developments on
the current topic of discussion in Turkey, namely full-membership in the
European Union. It is especially meaningful that this conference is being
organized by the European Community Institute of Marmara University
within the framework of "Europe Day".
Turkey's relationship with the European Union has a long history. 43
years have passed since our first application to the European Economic
Community. Turkey has considered membership to the European Economic
Community, the European Community and the European Union respectively
as an important step in attaining the end goal of reaching contemporary
civilization and even surpassing it, which is the basic desire and aim of our
Republic.
I feel great pleasure at being present here today and finding an
opportunity to share my opinions with you about the latest developments on
the current topic of discussion in Turkey, namely full-membership in the
European Union. It is especially meaningful that this conference is being
organized by the European Community Institute of Marmara University
within the framework of "Europe Day".
Turkey's relationship with the European Union has a long history. 43
years have passed since our first application to the European Economic
Community. Turkey has considered membership to the European Economic
Community, the European Community and the European Union respectively
as an important step in attaining the end goal of reaching contemporary
civilization and even surpassing it, which is the basic desire and aim of our
Republic.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Makaleler |
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Publication Date | June 28, 2002 |
Published in Issue | Year 2002 |