Queen's visit reiterates Turkey's EU accession
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh began a historic visit to Turkey on 13 may for the first time since 1971. The Queen will arrive in the Turkish capital on 13th evening and also accompanied by a delegation including foreign minister David Miliband, will spend four days in Turkey, visiting places such as Istanbul, Bursa and Ankara.
The British government has time and again supported the idea of Turkey’s EU accession, although countries such as France are against it. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has already been publicly supported Turkey's planned bid to become an EU member.
Foreign Property Buyer commented has reported that Turkey is attracting high levels of interest from investors in other countries. The news portal also added that Turkey's efforts to join the EU means there is massive potential for capital growth in its housing market.
Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press conference about Queen’s visit to Turkey is a symbolic statement to reiterate British support for democratic transformations and modernisation in Turkey and continuous support for its ultimate accession to the EU.
The British government has time and again supported the idea of Turkey’s EU accession, although countries such as France are against it. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has already been publicly supported Turkey's planned bid to become an EU member.
Foreign Property Buyer commented has reported that Turkey is attracting high levels of interest from investors in other countries. The news portal also added that Turkey's efforts to join the EU means there is massive potential for capital growth in its housing market.
Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press conference about Queen’s visit to Turkey is a symbolic statement to reiterate British support for democratic transformations and modernisation in Turkey and continuous support for its ultimate accession to the EU.
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