Bagis: "We need to patent on our EU bid"

Turkey's European Union process is more important than the result itself, said State Minister and Chief Negotiator for Turkey's EU Talks Egemen Bagis yesterday. Speaking at the Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO), Bagis said that Turkey's greatest need in its EU process is to be patient and resolute and to have policies that are consistent with its principles. Unable to accept Turkey's economic growth, certain European countries place obstacles in front of it and wonder how they can illicitly gain from Turkey during its membership process, Bagis said. Turkey's EU process cannot be implemented by politicians alone, as civil societies and industrialists have a great role and responsibility in this, Bagis said. "Turkey is a crucial country for solving Europe's problems. Our greatest need in the EU process is to be patient. We will win the hearts and minds of the Europeans."