Minister Bolat told EU Commission member Brunner about the visa difficulties faced by professional truck drivers
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat had an online meeting with Magnus Brunner, EU Commission Member Responsible for Internal Affairs and Migration.
Quick Look
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat met with EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner and explained the visa difficulties of professional truck drivers and shared concrete solution suggestions.
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Why It Matters
Turkish truck drivers have recently come to the fore with the difficulties experienced by European Union countries in their visa applications.
In his post on his NSosyal account, Bolat gave information about his online meeting with Magnus Brunner, Member of the European Union (EU) Commission Responsible for Internal Affairs and Immigration.
Stating that they discussed transportation and transportation issues during the meeting, Bolat said, "We explained the visa difficulties faced by our professional truck drivers, and shared the expectations of our transporters and our concrete solution suggestions." he said.
Bolat pointed out that Brunner also stated that they were aware of Türkiye's position in terms of intense mutual trade and connectivity, in line with the Customs Union between Türkiye and the EU, and said:
"They stated that they will handle the issue in constructive cooperation in the context of ensuring security controls at the borders and implementing the entry-exit system. We will continue our contacts with the EU authorities with determination in order to protect the competitiveness of our exporters and transportation sector."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Contacts with EU authorities will continue
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- When will there be a concrete improvement in visa processes?
- What common steps will be taken in the entry-exit system?
