ANKARA - "We expect negotiations (with the EU) on enterprise and industrial policy chapter to be opened at the end of this month," said Turkish State Minister & chief negotiator for EU Ali Babacan.
The state-run TRT channel began broadcasting a program named "Vision of Europe" today. The program will be aired between 6.30 and 7.30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
State Minister Besir Atalay and Babacan were the guests of the first live broadcast.
In the program, Babacan said that Turkey also expects the EU to launch negotiations on three more chapters till the end of June, and noted that Turkey will continue to walk on its path to the EU despite problems.
Stating that many EU member states are supporting Turkey`s membership bid, Babacan said that Turkey continued to fulfil reforms on eight chapters although the EU had suspended negotiations on these reforms.
"Whenever Europe solves its internal problems, overcomes economic and social problems, focuses on the future and leaves behind narrow-minded short-term approaches, we are sure that it will find a very different Turkey," Babacan emphasized.
On the other hand, Atalay underlined importance of promoting Turkey in the best way in coming days, and said that this program will contribute to this process.