Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB Vice President Salih Zeki Murzioğlu noted that awareness should be raised in regards to Turkey-EU relations, covering all segments of society, “Turkey-EU Information Centers Network Project is very important. There are many stories to tell about the EU in Turkey, and every year, dozens of projects in our country are provided financially supported by the EU.”

Murzioğlu noted that Turkey is the EU's most important trading partner. Stating that the agenda in EU-Turkey relations has recently focused on migration, security and counter-terrorism issues, Murzioğlu said, “Developments in our region clearly show how important Turkey-EU relations are for global stability. We have to improve this relationship, talk about our problems, and understand each other.”

Murzioğlu pointed out that awareness should be raised regarding Turkey-EU relations, covering all segments of society, “This needs to be carried out simultaneously. This project is very important for awareness efforts. There are many stories to be told about the EU in Turkey, and every year, dozens of projects in our country are provided financially supported by the EU."

Murzioğlu stated that a large part of the supported projects contribute to increasing sectoral and regional capacity and improving quality of life, and that this should be relayed more to the public.

The EU Information Centres Network aims to keep relations on the local agenda and inform the public about developments on the issue.

- Ambassador Christian Berger, Head of the EU Delegation to Turkey

Ambassador Christian Berger, head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Turkey, said in his speech that the EU Information Centres Network has contributed to raising awareness about the importance of EU-Turkey relations.

Berger, in his speech here, pointing out that the EU Information Centres in Turkey have been around for more than 23 years, said, “These centres contribute to raising awareness about the importance of EU-Turkey relations.”

Berger noted that these centres also help businessmen trying to enter the EU market, noting that the role of information centres has changed over time, but has not lost its importance.

Berger said that relations with the EU depend on common values and the rule of law in all areas, stressing that these centres are a visible sign of this partnership.