Erdogan: We Are Hopeful

BRUSSELS (AA) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Brussels on Wednesday.
     ''We are hopeful,'' Erdogan said regarding the decision of EU leaders to whether open entry talks with Turkey at their summit on Friday.
     Upon questions of reporters, Erdogan said, ''we are pleased with the recommendatory decision of European Parliament today. I am interested in the result not the content. The decision of European Parliament is very meaningful.''
     When asked what his expectation from French President Jacques Chirac was, Erdogan said, ''we will discuss it.''
     Erdogan will hold meetings in Brussels prior to EU Summit on December 17th.
     (GC-MS)
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