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FCO welcomes Turkish community
08 February 2010
Minister for Europe Chris Bryant and Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for EU affairs will hosted a reception for members of the UK Turkish community on 8 FebruaryMinister for Europe Chris Bryant and Turkish Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator, Egemen Bağiş hosted a reception at the FCO for members of the Turkish community on 8 February.
The reception provided an opportunity to recognise the contribution made to UK society by the Turkish community, and drew attention to Turkey's EU ambitions and ongoing reform in the country.
Speaking recently about Turkey, the Minister for Europe said:
"2010…..will be a year of opportunity, one in which we would like to see Turkey implement the reforms necessary for keeping it on the road to accession. There is more that needs to be done, not least in the areas of human rights, judicial reform and labour law. And it will not be easy. But with so much to gain, the effort will be worth it."
