Turkey, EU to hold high-level meeting next week

By Ilyas Gun

SAMSUN, Turkey (AA) - A high-level meeting between Turkey and the EU will be held next week, an EU official said on Thursday.

Speaking at a conference in Turkey's northern Samsun province, head of the EU delegation to Turkey Ambassador Christian Berger said a political dialogue between the EU and Turkey will be initiated, following the meeting.

Berger said meetings on transportation, energy and economy will be held after the beginning of the political dialogue.

He added they also expect a presidential-level meeting next year during Romanian presidency of the EU Council.