Cheney: Turkey deserves support for her EU membership

Urging the EU to admit Turkey, Cheney said, "Turkey is a very important ally, not only to the US, but also to NATO". Recalling Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s current visit to the US as an example of close and sincere bilateral relations, Cheney added, "Turkey is located in a very strategic region. We’re very well aware of this fact. Turkey has boundaries not only with the Middle East but also with Europe. Our administration wants to continue working hand in hand with the Turkish government".

Cheney had also previously stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Turkey must be supported on its path towards the EU membership.