The meeting discussed a number of key issues in relations between the EU and Turkey including aspects of the harmonization process as well as the Cyprus issue, TUSIAD said in a written statement.

Boyner expressed hope that the newly-established European Union Ministry in the new Turkish cabinet would help add a fresh momentum the negotiations process, saying that drafting a new constitution would also make a valuable contribution to the membership talks.

Boyner complained that EU's visa regime on Turks put severe limitations on commercial and cultural relations, urging the European Commission to cooperate with Turkey on that issue.
The meeting was held closed to the news media.