SIENA - State Minister Ali Babacan said on Tuesday that course of economy in Turkey was positive, adding, ''EU member countries from now on clearly realizes Turkey's determination to become an EU member.''
Babacan delivered a speech at ''EU-Turkey'' conference, held jointly by European University Institute and Sabanci University, in Siena city of Italy.
A group of 60 people, including academicians, politicians, and businessmen from various countries participated in the conference.
Babacan gave information about the reforms fulfilled in Turkey within EU membership process.
(AY) 21.10.2003