Turkey's EU Membership Process Is Now At A Point Of No Return, Babacan

ISTANBUL - Turkish Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Ali Babacan said Thursday Turkey`s EU membership process is now at a point of no return.
Babacan delivered a keynote speech at the beginning of the Fourth Turkish-Italian Forum in Istanbul.
"Turkey is aware of the fact that the EU membership process is a long one with many difficulties. However, we are also aware that Europe will not reach a balance without Turkish membership and we are confident that Turkey`s membership process will end successfully," Babacan noted.
"There could be certain obstacles placed before Turkey after the negotiations began. We expect our friends to help Turkey overcome challenges," Babacan stated.
Italy has provided a stable support to Turkey in its EU process, Babacan stressed.
"We are confident that Italy`s support for Turkey will continue in the future. Italy`s support for Turkey has won the hearts of millions of Turks," Babacan added.