EU’s Borrell: Turkish actions are ‘obstacle’ to building trust

Conflict
Brussels, March, 2020 (dpa/NAN) The EU on Wednesday said arrangement had been concluded to work with Turkey in addressing the conflict in Syria, the bloc’s foreign policy Chief said.

This was based on talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, while warning that Ankara’s decision to open its borders to Europe undermines trust.

“Unilateral actions by Turkey are an obstacle to developing relations of trust, which are needed today more than ever. Lives of people cannot be put at risk,’’ Borrell said.

According to EU statement, the two sides discussed further EU assistance to help Turkey address the challenges stemming from the situation in Syria.

“The EU in turn expects Ankara to deliver on its obligations under the 2016 EU-Turkey migration deal,’’ he said.

The bloc also announced an additional 170 million Euros (or 189 million dollars) in humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable people in Syria, including 60 million Euros to address the crisis in the North-West of the country. (dpa/NAN)
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