In bid to jump-start Turkey's talks, new EU affairs Bagis to receive Fule

European Commissioner for Enlargement  Stefan Fule is due to arrive today in Ankara as the guest of Egemen Bagis, Turkey's longtime EU negotiator and, as of last week, its first European Union affairs minister. During his three-day visit, Fule will talk with the new government about reviving Turkey's stalled EU accession negotiations. According to EU officials, top subjects during his visit will be Ankara's negotiation process and the Additional Protocol of the Ankara Agreement, which urges Turkey to open its air and sea ports to Greek Cypriot vessels. A reacceptance protocol on illegal immigration and Turkey's request for a visa exemption for Turkish travelers in EU countries are also set to be discussed.