EU has priority in Turkey’s agenda: President Erdogan

By Berk Ozkan

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Turkish president and the European Commission head on Saturday held a videoconference call to discuss Turkey-EU relations, Turkish authorities said.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ursula von der Leyen discussed developing relations between Turkey and the EU and addressed regional developments, Turkey’s Communications Directorate said in a statement.

Erdogan told von der Leyen that the EU has priority in Turkey’s agenda. He reiterated that Turkey sees its future in Europe.

Erdogan also pointed out the importance of resuming regular Turkey-EU summits and high-level dialogue meetings.

On Friday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that Turkey is working to turn new chapters in its relations with the EU.

The top Turkish diplomat is expected to visit Brussels to hold talks with the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Jan. 21.