The European Union has welcomed a new Turkish law on foreigners and international protection, hailing the move by the Turkish Parliament as a "clear sign" of Turkey's efforts to establish a sound legal and institutional framework for migration and asylum.
A joint statement released by EU commissioners Stefan Füle and Cecilia Malmström on Friday said the European Commission welcomes the adoption by the Turkish parliament of the law on foreigners and international protection. It added that this law and the institutions that it provides for indicate Turkey's clear commitment to build an effective migration management system in line with the EU and international standards.
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