Merkel in Turkey on October 16

The Turkey The German Chancellor is expected to visit on October 16 Angela Merkel, at the invitation of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as announced today, Friday (8/10) the government spokesman Stephen Seibert.

Answering a question about the reason for the visit, Mr. Seibert referred to the long-standing ties between the two countries due to the citizens of Turkish origin living in Germany and acting “as a bridge”, the geostrategic importance of Turkey, but also the “great contribution”. of the country in immigration, which, as he said, is recognized by all in Europe.

Regarding disagreements on issues such as respect for fundamental rights, Stephen Seibert noted, according to the APE-MPE, that the government’s firm position is to maintain direct communication despite all differences, in order to express criticism. .

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