German Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting Prime Minister
Ahmet Davutoglu and other Turkish officials for talks on reducing the influx of
migrants to Europe.
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| German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet
Davutoglu speak after a welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, February 8,
2016. |
Turkey, a key country on the migrant route to Europe, is central
to Merkel's diplomatic efforts to reduce the flow. Her talks in Ankara on Monday come as Turkey faces mounting
pressure to open its border to up to 35 000 Syrians who have massed along the
frontier fleeing an onslaught by government forces.
Turkey, home 2.5 million Syrian refugees, says it has reached its
capacity to absorb refugees but has indicated that it will continue to provide
refuge.
Turkey agreed in November to fight smuggling networks and help
curb irregular migration. The EU has pledged $3.3bn to help improve the
condition of refugees.
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