In Brussels, chief negotiator Bagis optimistic on Turkish-EU ties

At a press conference following his meetings in Brussels, Chief European Union negotiator Egemen Bagis yesterday said Turkish-European Union relations were gaining momentum. Stating that Turkey's EU membership is everyone's project, Bagis said, "I have asked to meet with the leaders of (Turkey's) opposition parties. I will seek their support." He added, "Certainly we cannot be of the same opinion on every issue (with the opposition). After all, the EU is based on a culture of discussion and reaching compromises."