Merz will be in Türkiye next week... to meet with Erdoğan

BERLIN/HURRIYET

Created: October 25, 2025 07:00

'Türkiye IS A STRATEGIC PARTNER'

Deputy Government Spokesperson Sebastian Hille stated at a press conference yesterday that the talks would address "many common issues, including trade, economic, energy, and security relations." In response to Hürriyet's question, "What is the German government's approach to Türkiye's full EU membership?", Hille responded, "Turkey is a very important strategic partner of the EU, NATO, and Germany. Furthermore, relations between Turkey and Germany hold a special place due to the Turks and people of Turkish origin living in our country. From this perspective, Turkey holds a special significance."

Emphasis on cooperation in migration

In response to a question about the desire to revive the Readmission Agreement signed in 2013 during the time of former Chancellor Angela Merkel to prevent irregular migration to Europe, he stated that they are in close cooperation with Turkey to prevent irregular migration and that high-level talks are ongoing.