Below the first part of the report is reprinted. The full report can be obtained at the secretariat of the Parliamentary Assembly in Kopenhagen, Denmark. Observations and conclusions 1. In general Most Turkish discussion partners emphasized that Turkey, with its own historic and cultural characteristics, is, and will remain an integral part of the European entity. Turkey maintains strong economic, security and other ties and interests with the West.
Turkey needs Europe.
Some feel that Europe and the West sometimes attempt to impose their views and values upon Turkey. Such attempts, they argue, are counterproductive. Some Turks also believe that Europe harbours negative attitudes towards Turkey, and against all Muslims in general. These negative attitudes, they believe, often reflect incorrect information ad lack of understanding of Turkey and its unique heritage. The Delegation emphasizes that it also considers Turkey an integral part of the European entity.