IZMIR/SELCUK - "We need to solve our current problems, not to cause new problems. And, we need to work together without any deviation from the (EU) full membership target", said Finnish Parliament Speaker Paavo Lipponen.
Members of the High-Level Group on Turkey of the Party of European Socialists (PES) headed by Lipponen visited ancient city of Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary today.
Speaking to reporters, Lipponen indicated, "Turkey`s path to the EU may be problematic, but you are on the right track. We want to see Turkey in the EU. But, this journey requires patience. The target is full membership."