PARIS
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu met his French counterpart Laurent Fabius in Paris on Thursday.
In a joint press conference with Davutoglu, Minister Fabius said that they discussed Syria, Afghanistan, the developments in the Middle East, Turkey-EU relations, as well as commercial and cultural issues.
France is determined to see Turkey carry forward its relations with the EU. In a region of instability, our ally Turkey is an indispensable actor and a factor for stability, Fabius stated.
Our perspective on Syria is highly close to that of Turkey, Fabius stressed.
There are many Turkish citizens living in France and they could act like bridges between our two countries, Fabius noted.
We want to eradicate differences in views with a sincere approach, Fabius said.
EU to adapt to new global dynamics better with Turkey
Davutoglu said that the European Union (EU) would adapt to new global dynamics better with Turkey's membership.
Delivering a speech on Turkish-French relations at the Paris-based French Foreign Policy Institute, Davutoglu said that Turkey's membership would make crucial contributions to the EU.
I am optimistic about the future of Turkish-French relations. We want to start a new term in bilateral relations by developing a new vision, Davutoglu stressed.
