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Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan: EU relations have sunk to new lows in past three years (Photo: Flickr)

EU countries to halt arms sales to Turkey

EU states have agreed to stop arms sales to Turkey over its invasion of Syria.

They also agreed to impose visa bans and asset freezes over its gas drilling in Cypriot waters, marking a nadir in relations with their Nato ally.

EU countries "commit to strong national positions" on Turkey arms sales based on rules that forbid exports that harm "regional stability", they said after a foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg on Monday (14 October).

"Restrictive measures target...

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Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan: EU relations have sunk to new lows in past three years (Photo: Flickr)

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