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Talk with Turkey difficult but should focus on solution: former European commission envoy to Turkey

Xinhua, August 30, 2016 Adjust font size:

Though it is "difficult", but we should go forward to find a solution, former European commission delegation head to Turkey told Xinhua on Monday.

In response of the recent development of EU-Turkey relation, Stefano Manservisi, the Director-General of Directorate-General International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) of the European commission said politicians could use their "leverage" over a certain issue, but this should not be taken to the negotiation as sides need to find a solution of the issue.

Manservisi also served as the head of delegation of the European commission to Turkey.

Turkey said it might walk away from the deal with EU over the refugee crisis if the EU refuse to offer Turkish free visa. The relation between the two sides seems to be more sensitive recently after the failed coup in Turkey.

Turkey play a key role in the refugee crisis as many refugees are settled in the country, stopping the refugee influx.

Some Europeans got concerned if the EU and Turkey failed to bridge gaps, there could be a new wave of refugee influx.

We should focus on the issue, although now is difficult, but should be on the right way, Manservisi noted. Endit