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Ankara expects concrete progress in European Union accession following Sweden's NATO approval

According to a senior Turkish official who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday, Türkiye anticipates the revival of a European Union reform group following Ankara's endorsement of Sweden's NATO membership. This move aligns with Turkey's aim to enter a new phase of enhanced relations with Western countries.

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Published July 11,2023
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Türkiye expects a European Union reform group to be revived after Ankara approves Sweden's NATO membership as Ankara seeks to enter a new period of improved ties with the West, a senior Turkish official told Reuters on Tuesday.

Ankara expects concrete progress from the EU on issues such as visa-free travel, as well as closing some chapters on EU accession, the official said, adding that the West needs to support Türkiye in its financial needs.

Türkiye will develop a "reasonable" relationship with the United States and expects the swift resolution of some problems, even though all issues may not be solved, the person said.

Ankara will not harm its relations with Russia as it moves closer to the West, the official added.