Obama, Sarkozy disagree Turkey's entry to EU

[June 06, 2009]  CAEN, France (AP) -- President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy don't see eye to eye on whether Turkey should be allowed to join the European Union.

Obama supports EU membership for the largely Muslim country. Sarkozy (sahr-koh-ZEE') opposes it.

Obama says Turkey is an important NATO ally is helping with the war in Afghanistan. He says Turkey's economy is growing and that the country wants closer relations with Europe - something Obama says he encourages. Sarkozy says he supports Turkey's integration into Europe, but that he and Obama disagree on how to achieve it. The two leaders spoke at a news conference Saturday before D-Day celebrations in Normandy, France. [Associated Press] Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.