Publié le 02 décembre 2016 - 14:16:42
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High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini met today with the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuþoðlu. They discussed a range of topics related to EU-Turkey relations, internal developments in Turkey as well as regional issues, including Syria and the Cyprus settlement talks.
On Syria, they discussed the dire humanitarian situation and ongoing efforts to deliver aid to those in need as well as the political track, including on post-conflict reconciliation and reconstruction, linked to the beginning of transition, as part of the outreach the High Representative is conducting in the region in full coordination with the United Nation's Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura.
With regard to the Cyprus issue, they both underlined the importance of reaching a comprehensive settlement which would be beneficial to the wider security and stability of the region as well as to the relationship between Turkey and the EU.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to continue their political dialogue and engagement in areas of common interest and challenges.
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