Baku, Azerbaijan, April 25
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:
Turkey has always been sincere in its relations with the European Union, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said, the Turkish media reported on April 25.
"Turkey has fulfilled its obligations to the EU. However, despite this, the EU continues to adhere to double standards in relation to Ankara," Yildirim said.
The Union's such approach towards the country is unacceptable for Turkey, he noted.
Previously, Yildirim said that Turkey does not need the EU, nevertheless, the Union must make a final decision on Ankara's EU membership as soon as possible.
Yildirim added that Islamophobia has recently grown in the EU and this may lead Europe to a serious crisis.
An association agreement between the EU and Turkey was signed in 1963. Ankara filed an application for membership in the EU in 1987, but accession negotiations were launched in 2005.
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