E.U. Will Become A Global Power After It Admits Turkey Into Union, Babacan

ISTANBUL - Turkish Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Ali Babacan said Thursday the European Union (EU) will become a real global power after it admits Turkey into the union.
Babacan delivered a keynote speech at the beginning of the Fourth Turkish-Italian Forum in Istanbul.
"Turkey has always been a part of Europe's history, politics and cultural geography. Accordingly, those who are against Turkey's EU membership can not change the natural dynamics of the geography," Babacan stressed.
"I believe that a Europe that carries the brightness of the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods must let in the light and colors of other cultures," Babacan noted.
Turkey's EU membership will cause universal attention, Babacan told.