France: We Support You In the Path of EU

Turkish State Minister Ali Babacan and about 150 French businessmen were also at the dinner after the inauguration. Babacan made an address at the dinner and said that; “The Justice and the Development Party is firm about the reforms for EU.

He also invited the French businessmen to invest in Turkey and said that; "France rank first in Turkey at management level , however ranks fifth in investments. We called on more French businessmen to invest in Turkey."

"We also believe that, France will support us for EU membership. The government had made numerous developments last year. Everybody in Europe is aware of the reforms, however the countries are sensitive for their own interests."

Selliere said that the French businessmen believe the dynamism of Turkey. We support Turkey for EU and we will continue on our support. France has important investments in Turkey. After the reforms, the new opportunities appeared for the French companies in energy, health, telecommunication and aviation sectors. It will be a big economic integration for both EU and Turkey. We try to make our relationships strong for 2005.