He reportedly insists on “full integration” into the European Union Recep Tayyip Erdogandespite the contrary messages from Brussels, “also playing the card” of the immigrant.

According to an announcement by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, called Erdogan and congratulated him on his re-election to the Presidency.

During the communication, regional issues were also evaluated, while President Erdogan stated that “in the context of Turkey’s full integration into the EU, which has great strategic value for Europe, it is necessary to intensify contacts at all levels with a concrete and positive agenda”.

“Emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the areas of updating the Customs Union, ensuring visa liberalization, of immigration management and the fight against terrorism, President ErdoÄŸan stated that Turkey’s fair treatment and support for the prospect of full integration will open new horizons in (both sides’) relations, it is noted.