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Mr Bush was told about the "sensitivities" of Ankara over the Cyprus question (Photo: Irish Presidency)

Bush says Turkish EU membership in US 'interest'

One year after the start of Turkey's accession talks with the EU, US president George W. Bush has said it is "in the interest" of Washington that Ankara joins the bloc.

The US leader made his remarks after meeting Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday – a day before the anniversary date of 3 October which marks the kick-off of Turkey's official EU membership negotiations one year ago.

"I made it very clear to the prime minister I think it's in the United States' ...

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Mr Bush was told about the "sensitivities" of Ankara over the Cyprus question (Photo: Irish Presidency)

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