Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was placed on key policy issues during the foreign policy. interview his on the Turkish television network DV. The country’s top diplomat focused so much on the process Relaxation of the Terms for the Schengen View In favor of Turkish citizens, as well as developments around the possible Eurofighter market from Ankara.

Effects in Schengen and EU strategy

About the recent facilitating access to the Schengen zone, Hakan Fidan pointed out that this was a “significant»Evolution, as, as he said, ‘Gain time in Turkey’s EU integration prospects’. He stressed that this result came after “a very serious effort” and extensive diplomatic mobility.

Eurofighter: multilevel trading

With reference to the impending purchase of 40 fighters Eurofighter TyphoonFidan clarified that the process remains complex and multilevel, noting that: “There is a question of reviewing specific aircraft, and domestic production is being considered. Negotiations are mainly carried out with countries already having Eurofighter in their stocks. “. At the same time, he emphasized that the aircraft market is affecting the overall defense doctrine, covering issues such as staff training, ammunition, software and technical support.

Finally, the Turkish Foreign Minister reiterated that Ankara remains committed to the complete abolition of entry visas in the Schengen zone, although it characterizes this development as a “one step” in the right direction. At the same time, the Turkish side considers that the Eurofighter agreement is “key” To strengthen Turkey’s role in the architecture of European defense.