COLIN POWELL: “TURKEY IS HEADED TO EUROPE”

Regarding Ankara’s EU membership bid, he said that by implementing new reforms, Turkey was ensuring its further progress towards joining the Union. “Turkey is headed to Europe, as it modernizes and undertakes political, economic, and administrative reforms,” stated Powell. “We will encourage and strongly support Turkey’s future in Europe, while we maintain close bilateral ties. That is the future for Turkey, and Europe should welcome its future with Turkey as an integral part.