ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul had a meeting in Ankara with European parliamentarians of Turkish descent.
Gul hosted a working lunch on Saturday for 23 representatives from European Parliament and parliaments of Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden.
The meeting focused on these countries' approach towards Turkey's EU membership and problems of Turkish people living in these European countries.
"Turkey is your home of course. You are parliamentarians in Europe but have strong ties with Turkey. Although some of you were born in Europe, your homeland is Turkey. Therefore, you have responsibilities for these lands," Gul told at the meeting.
Noting that there is lack of information in Europe about some of Turkey's arguments, Gul said "your advocacy regarding Turkey's arguments is very important for us."
Emin Kir, a Belgian MP, made a speech on behalf of other parliamentarians and said he really has strong ties with Turkey.
Kir stated that they would have some contributions and advices to Gul.