Turkey aims to gain visa liberalization
(VOVWORLD) - Turkey aims to win easier access to the European Union for its citizens, President Tayyip Erdogan said in Berlin on Friday during a state visit.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) in Berlin, Sept 28th, 2018. (Photo: AFP) |
Speaking at a press conference, the Turkish President said that Turkey will move to meet the EU's criteria for achieving visa liberalization and adding that the government is planning to fulfill the remaining six criteria for visa liberalization as soon as possible. President Erdogan hoped that Berlin will support Ankara in this process and stressed that Turkey is ready and willing to remove all threats including the economy threats. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her hope that the two countries would improve their relations soon.