Membership of Turkey to EU has no alternative, Turkish President Abdullah Gul stated in the course if his visit to Slovakia. Gul got golden medal from the Comenius University – the most authoritative in Bratislava. In his speech to teaching staff and students Gul made a point of Turkish foreign policy and Turkey-EU relations, Turkish Gercekgundem website reports.

Turkey initiated the creation of Caucasian Security Platform for the establishment of peace and stability in Caucasus, Gul outlined, adding that the work towards Armenia-Turkey normalization is underway. Turkish President also noted Turkey has deep historic ties with Afghanistan and Pakistan and offered to launch a trilateral congress to restore confidence between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Referring to Turkey’s membership to EU, Gul said Turkey turned to the West and talks on its EU membership will resolutely continue. Europe should not forget Turkey’s support to EU, Gul underlined adding the EU joining process will be rather difficult for great countries. However, Turkey will progress negotiations in this framework.

Turkish President also had closed-door meetings with Slovakian Prime Minister and Speaker of the Parliament.