Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Tuesday that Türkiye's European Union membership remains a strategic objective following talks with senior EU officials covering a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues.
In a statement posted on X, Fidan said he was pleased to host European Commission Executive Vice President and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner in Ankara.
The sides discussed the full spectrum of Türkiye-EU relations, including foreign policy, connectivity, trade, migration and visa-related issues, Fidan said.
The meeting also addressed regional and global developments, with a particular focus on the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Reiterating Ankara's long-standing position, Fidan said Türkiye remains committed to its goal of joining the European Union, describing membership as a strategic priority.
