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The deal – signed by the British diplomat John Grant and his Turkish opposite - is perceived as a key step toward opening accession talks with the 25-nation bloc.
Full membership is by no means certain with France, Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands sceptical about the Islamic nation’s entry. Discussions are expected to last over a decade in any event.
The EU commission recommends Turkey gain EU membership but not before 2014.