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"Madam President, I congratulate Mrs Oomen-Ruijten for the fine job she has done. We regard Turkey as an important Euro-Atlantic partner. This is why I am sure that, in spite of our contradictions, we all agree that we need a reformed, democratic, secular and European Turkey.
I personally feel deeply uneasy about the risk of Turkey’s domestic and foreign policy taking an Islamic slant. We can see that part of Turkey’s political establishment clearly has no desire to adhere to the principle of strict separation between religion and politics, as handed down by Atatürk.
Europe needs to help Turkey overcome the internal division in Turkish society, which includes improving the situation of minorities and relations with its neighbours. We cannot, of course, point an accusing finger only at Turkey. Its neighbours also need to make their move in this direction.
I expect us to work in partnership on all the common issues of general interest, especially cooperation in NATO and the energy infrastructure. Finally, I hope and expect Turkey to sign as soon as possible the anticipated readmission agreement with the European Union, without any delay and without imposing additional conditions."@en1
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