Gezamenlijke verklaring door Voorzitter van de Europese Raad Van Rompuy en Commissievoorzitter Barroso over verkiezingsuitslag Turkije

Met dank overgenomen van Raad van de Europese Unie (Raad) i, gepubliceerd op maandag 13 juni 2011.

Joint statement by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoan on the results of the general elections in Turkey

Brussels, 13 June 2011

"We congratulate you on the outcome of the general elections held on 12 June.

The results open the way to further strengthening Turkey's democratic institutions, as well as to the continued modernisation of the country, in line with European values and standards. We are convinced the coming period offers new opportunities for further reforms, including work on a new constitution in the broadest possible consultation and a spirit of dialogue and compromise, and for strengthening confidence between Turkey and all EU Member States. Progress in these fields should also give new impetus to the accession negotiations with the European Union.

We remain committed to enhancing our dialogue and co-operation to the benefit of our citizens and our region, and would welcome you to Brussels at your earliest convenience."