Turkey's EU minister rejects any option other than full membership


FILE PHOTO: Turkey's European Union Affairs Minister Omer Celik speaks during an interview with Reuters at the Turkish Embassy in London, Britain, September, 14, 2017. REUTERS/Will Russell

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey would reject any offer of partnership with the European Union that falls short of membership, Ankara's minister for EU affairs said, warning that the current situation gave Turkey no reason to maintain its migrant deal with the bloc.

"A privileged partnership or similar approaches, we don't take any of these seriously. Turkey cannot be offered such a thing," Omer Celik told Reuters in an interview.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Hungary opposition leader flags possible illicit video release ahead of election
Trump revokes basis of US climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards
Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Bangladesh's BNP wins parliamentary election
Italy's Lollobrigida wins second gold at Milan-Cortina Games in women's 5,000m speed skating (updated)
China's teenage debutant Tai confident of better performance at next Olympics
Urgent: Trump announces repeal of key finding underpinning U.S. climate regulations
76th Berlinale film festival opens, several Chinese films set to screen
NATO states pledge hundreds of millions for Ukraine weapons push, Rutte says
T�rkiye, Serbia pledge to strengthen economic ties

Others Also Read