Türkiye could part ways with European Union: Erdogan

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2023-09-16 17:07:51 | Son Güncelleme : 2023-09-16 17:13:41

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a press conference at the airport before traveling to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Türkiye could sever ties with the European Union if necessary.

Türkiye could part ways with European Union: Erdogan
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The European Parliament's report is an attempt to tear Türkiye away from the European Union, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a press conference at the airport before traveling to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

"We will make our assessment of the developments in Turkey's accession process to the European Union. After these evaluations, we can part ways with the European Union if necessary," Erdogan said.

PUTIN, ALIYEV AND PASINIAN MEETING

The Turkish president announced that they proposed a quartet meeting in Karabakh.

"We proposed a meeting between Vladimir Putin, Ilham Aliyev, myself, and Nikol Pashinian," Erdogan emphasized.

SWEDEN'S MEMBERSHIP OF NATO

President Erdogan also spoke about Sweden's NATO membership, which has recently been on the world agenda.

"Western countries support Sweden. It is not possible for us to say yes or no after our parliament makes the decision. First of all, Sweden must fulfill its duty. It is not enough to prepare the law, it is necessary to implement the law," the Turkish President added.

After his speech, Erdogan departed from Atatürk Airport to the United States with his wife Emine Erdogan to attend the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN).

Source: Anadolu Agency