(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Brussels Safar 12 1437 Nov 24 2015 SPA -- The European Union set up a fund Tuesday to channel
aid to Syrian refugees in Turkey days before a summit at which the
bloc hopes to secure Ankara's help in stemming migration flows dpa reported.
"In dealing with the refugee crisis it is absolutely clear that the
EU needs to step up its cooperation with Turkey" European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans said in a statement.
"This money is about providing support to further improve daily lives
and socio-economic conditions of Syrians seeking refuge in Turkey"
he added.
The EU has been courting Turkey for almost two months in a bid to
enlist its help in managing the migrants and asylum seekers that have
been transiting through its territory on their way to Europe.
-- SPA
19:39 LOCAL TIME 16:39 GMT
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