The European Union's lack of support to Turkey in handling the refugee crisis is forcing Ankara to allow safe passage to Syrian refugees on their way to Europe.
The measure is valid on a reciprocal basis for official and service passport holders, as well as for international transport drivers, according to a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
During a joint new conference with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad said the cooperation between the two countries will help to relieve the Muslim Ummah from being subjugated.
Countries in the Balkans are still decades away from joining the EU despite promises made 16 years ago. As the EU faces international tensions, is expansion still viable?
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, UK envoy to Ankara said that Turkey "would be a very successful state of the EU, make a big contribution and benefit hugely from EU membership."
South Korea and its neighbours have strict immigration laws that make it hard for asylum seekers to find a permanent home - but hopes are high as these East Asian nations face a population crisis.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says each political obstacle set by the economic bloc against Ankara prevents political stability of European Union, at a joint press conference with top EU officials.
British and EU negotiators have reached a draft Brexit agreement that will be examined by the UK cabinet at an emergency meeting.
Turkey and Russia are strengthening their economic ties and co-operation in Syria, amid growing tensions between the West and Russia, and after Trump said he would withdraw from Syria.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke at a joint press conference with European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker.
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European Union due to approve second tranche of $3.72 billion for projects supporting Syrian refugees in Turkey, whose number exceeds three million.
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