We Hope To Promote Negotiations With Same Determination During France's Rotating Presidency, Babacan

ANKARA - Turkey's Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Ali Babacan said Friday that the Turkish government hoped to promote negotiations with the same determination during France's rotating presidency.
Babacan held a press briefing at Ankara's Esenboga International Airport prior to his departure for Brussels on Friday.
"We hope to open as many chapters as possible for negotiations during France's rotating presidency," Babacan said.
"I am travelling to Brussels to evaluate the negotiation process with the EU Commission. I will hold talks with the EU Commissioner in charge of Enlargement Olli Rehn and the EU commissioner in charge of energy," Babacan said.
"Following my talks in Brussels, I will proceed to Paris to attend a Summit of Union for Mediterranean," Babacan said.
"The Summit of Union for Mediterranean will focus on the goals and working methods of the entity. We will make decisions for the development of peace, stability and welfare in the Mediterranean region," Babacan also said.

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