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"en.20120329.36.4-353-125"2
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"Turkey continues to be a strategic partner of the West, both in the area of security and of the economy. As a member of NATO, it has been working with the West for stability and peace for 60 years. It is currently also an important channel of access to Caucasian and Caspian liquid fuel deposits, and the planned Nabucco gas pipeline is a key feature of the EU’s energy security. Turkey’s economic potential determines the development of the entire region.
Although neighbourhood policy has brought mutual benefits, Turkey remains the only candidate country which does not have visa liberalisation. I think it is in the interests of the entire Union to extend this programme. Last year’s parliamentary elections demonstrated Ankara’s ability to appoint a democratic authority based on the votes cast by the great majority of society. Turkey’s objective of achieving integration has been expressed by the establishment of a Ministry of EU Affairs. I have high hopes for all the efforts being made in relation to the protection of religious minorities, including mainly Christians. Cooperation with Turkey is an important pillar of Europe’s security strategy. I support the resolution."@en1
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