CAMERON `ANGER` AT SLOW PACE OF TURKISH EU NEGOTIATIONS

27.07.2010 [12:55]
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Baku, July 27 (AZERTAC). British PM Cameron told his Turkish counterpart he wanted a "modern partnership"

David Cameron has promised to "fight" for Turkey`s membership of the European Union, saying he is "angry" at the slow pace of negotiations.

On his first visit as prime minister, he said the country could become a "great European power", helping build links with the Middle East.

He compared hostility to the membership bid in some parts of the EU with the way the UK`s entry was once regarded.

After his visit to Turkey, Mr Cameron will travel on to India.

He will be joined by a host of British business leaders as he seeks to boost trade links with one of the world`s fastest growing economies.

Mr Cameron is expected to agree a new strategic partnership with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan during his visit.

In a speech at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Mr Cameron said he wanted to "pave the road" for Turkey to join the EU, saying the country was "vital for our economy, vital for our security and vital for our diplomacy".

Turkey opened accession negotiations with the EU in 2005 but is considered very unlikely to join in the next 10 years, partly because of opposition from countries such as France.

CAMERON `ANGER` AT SLOW PACE OF TURKISH EU NEGOTIATIONS

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