Swedish Minister welcomes decision with satisfaction

Freivalds learnt of the EU’s decision about starting the negotiations of Turkey’s accession to the European Union in Diyarbakir. She gave her opinion about the decision in the Diyarbakir Women’s Centre.

Dyarbakir’s Mayor Baydemir says, “Various lives, cultures and beliefs live in the area. We can see different civilizations’ marks on one historic trace. Istanbul, Ankara and Diyarbakir are important places in the Turkish republic’s history.”

Freivalds says, “When I heard the decision I was very happy. This decision was expected by Sweden. We are very happy today. Turkey must go on like that. Turkey shows that it can change. Turkey’s duty starts on the day of its application for EU membership. Turkey must prove itself, when it has the chance at EU membership.”