Turkish drones to strengthen capabilities of the Polish Army: Rau

Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau on June 19 said that Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Bayraktar TB2 is a "technologically advanced weapon, which is battle-proven and effective."

In a written interview with the Anadolu Agency on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy forum, Rau said: "We are sure it will strengthen capabilities of the Polish Army and contribute to the reinforcement of NATO's Eastern Flank."

"At the same time, it's another example of translating our strategic partnership into practical cooperation. We hope it will lead to further development of EU-NATO relations in the field of security and defense," he also added.

Stressing that the EU will continue to play a "pivotal role" in global politics and economy, Rau noted that politically, the needs and interests of all members should be at the center of the EU integration process.

"Security-wise, the transatlantic bond should remain one of our pillars," he said.

Turkey - EU relations

Speaking on "the enlargement of the EU," Rau said Poland believes that "only the full membership of the Western Balkan countries and Turkey to the EU will ensure the full development of the cooperation for stability and prosperity in Europe.

"The process of European integration has a direct impact on security and stabilization on our continent," he said.

"At the same time, it is the best tool to support democratic reforms and economic development in candidate countries and potential candidates countries. Therefore, Poland considers the enlargement of the European Union to be a strategic issue," he added.

Polish Foreign Minister also added that the EU and Turkey "need each other as reliable and stable partners, particularly in the areas...