Turkish Vice-Chairman in charge of foreign affairs, EU Chief Negotiator Egemen Bagis in an interview with a German newspaper assured that Turkey will enter EU earlier than it seems.

“With its economic power, Turkey is 16th in the world. And Turkey’s membership will increase the capability of the EU”, - said Egemen Bagis, adding that the main direction of Ankara’s policy is towards the European Union membership.

Turkish State Minister noted that Turkey is interested in Israel-Palestine and Armenia-Azerbaijan problems.

When asked whether Turkey’s membership in the EU will happen in the next 20 years, Egemen Bagis replied that in all probability, it can happen earlier.