Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of 9 May Europe Day, 9 May 2023 Message by H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 Message by H.E Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2022 Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of 9 May Europe Day Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022 Message by H.E Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2021 Message by H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of International Women’s Day Statement by H.E Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of Human Rights Day Statement by Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu for Europe Day, 9 May 2020 Message by H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2020 Statement by H.E Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2019 Statement by Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu for Europe Day, 9 May 2019 Message by H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Council of Europe, 5 May 2019 Message by H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2019 Statement by H.E Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2018 Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of the Turkish Language Day and European Day of Languages Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of Europe Day, 9 May 2018 Message by H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2018 Statement by H.E Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2017 Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of Europe Day, 9 May 2017 Statement by Foreign Minister H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on the occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2016 Text of the Response of H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to a Question Regarding the Tweet of Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, 15 August 2016, Ankara Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of Europe Day, 9 May 2016 Statement by Foreign Minister H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on the Occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2015 Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of Europe Day, 9 May 2015 Message by the Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on the Occasion of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2014
  1. Ministry
  2. List of Former Ministers of Foreign Affairs
  3. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu
  4. Messages
  5. Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of 9 May Europe Day, 9 May 2023
Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of 9 May Europe Day, 9 May 2023
Message by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, on the Occasion of 9 May Europe Day, 9 May 2023

The efforts to preserve peace and stability in Europe following the Schuman Declaration in 1950 evolved into a comprehensive integration process and laid the foundations of today's European Union (EU).

Together with the other peoples of Europe we celebrate the 9th of May, the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, as "Europe Day" in our country since 1999; the year marking the official declaration of our country’s candidate status to the EU.

We once again realize the importance of joint efforts in maintaining peace, as we mark Europe Day amid complex challenges like energy security, illegal migration, disruptions in food and supply chains brought about by the war in Ukraine. The current situation compels us to reconsider with a strategic point of view, the contribution that Türkiye-EU relations will make to solving these problems once improved in all aspects, particularly regarding accession negotiations.

At this crucial time when the European security architecture is being re-designed, Türkiye, a NATO Ally and EU candidate country, steps forward as a key actor; capable of making the broadest contribution to the security and stability of its region as well as the international system. With this understanding, the removal of political obstacles in front of Türkiye and the elevation of our relations to the deserved level, will be in the best interest of both sides.

The European integration process has gone through many challenges over the years, and it has always been possible to reach a common understanding at Union level despite occasional differences in national politics. The EU continues to develop new policies and understandings in face of changing circumstances and multi-layered challenges. Enlargement policy being back on the EU agenda with the war in Ukraine is a recent example. We have started our accession negotiations with the goal of full membership to the EU. Our main expectation is their finalization in a fair and result oriented approach; without being instrumentalised for national policies.

On the occasion of Europe Day where the importance of unity and solidarity are celebrated, we once again extend our appreciation for the EU’s solidarity with the Turkish people after the earthquakes and congratulate the 9th of May, Europe Day.