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ITALY-TURKEY: FRATTINI, WE STRONGLY SUPPORT EU MEMBERSHIP
(ANSAmed) - ROME, NOVEMBER 5 - "The Italian government will support the inclusion of Turkey in the European Union with all its strength" said Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, speaking at the Italo-Turkish Forum, indicating that the Italian Parliament will give a "clear word" when necessary with the "enormous majority" of the Berlusconi government, but also with "the opposition" which it knows it can "count on". "Turkey's inclusion will not be a problem, but it will be part of the solution for strengthening Europe" in relations with other countries, such as the Caucasus region, he added. A "strategic outlook" is what is needed in relations with Turkey, said Frattini, noting that in January Ankara will become a member of the UN Security Council and Italy will have a "special relationship" here, in view of reforms to the Security Council. Frattini stressed the need to build "a structured intergovernmental dialogue" at the Italo-Turkish Summit in Smirne on 13th November, and Italy's "ambition" in "representing Turkey as a special partner in Europe". (ANSAmed).
2008-11-05 18:45