Please find below a press release published by European Commission on 18.09.2014

It was their first meeting since the appointment of Mr Bozkir to his current position and it offered an opportunity to exchange views on EU-Türkiye relations in general and on the accession process of Türkiye, including the upcoming Progress report. Commissioner Füle expressed the conviction that constructive cooperation between the EU 

and Türkiye will continue. He also stressed that Türkiye is a key partner for the EU and advocated a deepening of relations in all areas where there is still huge, untapped potential, including economy and trade, foreign policy dialogue, visa and migration policy and energy. In this context the Commissioner underlined the strategic importance of 

Türkiye for the EU and confirmed the role of the accession negotiations as the central engine of EU-Türkiye relations. They both agreed on the need to re-engage on the EU Positive agenda. 

With reference to the upcoming annual Progress Report of the European Commission on Türkiye's progress in the accession process, Commissioner Füle recalled that the report always gives a factual account of developments and objectively reflects both positive and negative developments that took place in Türkiye over the last 12 months. As every year, the Commission would give credit where it is due and would recommend addressing the existing shortcomings. 

The Commissioner recalled the necessity to enhance engagement with the Commission on the rule of law and fundamental rights...He stressed the importance of the Ministry for European Affairs in ensuring the coordination and compatibility of the new legislation with the EU laws and underlined the need for this Ministry to have all necessary conditions to do its crucial work on bringing Türkiye closer to the EU. Commissioner Füle appreciated the common understanding with Minister Bozkır about the importance of the Civil Society in this process. Concluding the meeting, Commissioner Füle expressed the hope that under the next Commission, EU-Türkiye relations would continue to develop in order to achieve their full potential for the benefit of both EU and Turkish citizens.