Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday underlined Turkey's aim to be part of a European Union defence scheme, citing the country's role as a critical security provider for the EU.Turkey wants to be part of the bloc's 150-billion-euro ($176-billion) Security Action for Europe (SAFE) - a mechanism aimed at strengthening European defence capabilities.
Fidan reiterated his country's position at a meeting with his Finnish counterpart in Helsinki."Turkey is a NATO ally who provides critical contribution to Europe's security and in this framework," he told journalists.
"It is of great importance that Turkey is included in the EU's defence and security initiatives, including the SAFE mechanism," he added.
Although Tur...