Ankara: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner will visit Trkiye on June 29-30 for discussions aimed at advancing relations and addressing regional and global challenges ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

According to Anadolu Agency, Kallas, Kos, and Brunner are expected to meet Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during the visit. Kos is also scheduled to hold separate meetings with Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu, and Trade Minister Omer Bolat.

The visit is strategically timed before the NATO summit in Ankara, set to take place on July 7-8. "The visit will be an opportunity to review EU-Trkiye relations, discuss common challenges in an increasingly volatile geopolitical environment and explore additional avenues for cooperation, with Trkiye being a candidate country and a NATO Ally," the bloc stated on Sunday.

This will mark Kallas' second official visit to Trkiye. The simultaneous visit by the EU officials is perceived as an acknowledgment of the growing significance of its relations with Trkiye amid changing global dynamics, coinciding with Ireland's assumption of the EU Council presidency on July 1.

The visit is anticipated to enhance the constructive atmosphere in bilateral ties and restore momentum in relations. Turkish Foreign Ministry sources indicate that Fidan will emphasize that Trkiye's full EU membership remains a strategic priority and will focus on advancing ties based on mutual interests and constructive engagement. He is also expected to advocate for fair treatment in the EU enlargement process and request concrete steps to eliminate existing obstacles in relations. Regional issues and economic cooperation are expected to be key topics during the talks.