MARSEILLES - EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has proposed Turkey to host an international conference to help normalize commercial ties between Israel and Palestine.
Mandelson conveyed his proposal to Turkey`s State Minister Kursad Tuzmen during the 7th Euro-Med Trade Ministerial Conference in Marseilles, France.
Tuzmen accepted the proposal and said Turkey could organize such a conference if the mentioned parties approved it.
Speaking to the A.A correspondent, Tuzmen said Turkey would be glad to host such a conference and it would also become an important step for the Middle East peace process.
(EÖ-MS)