IZMIR, Turkey -- Japanese businesses are pushing for closer ties with Turkey, calling for both governments to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement that has been under negotiation for almost a decade.
Ankara wants more concessions before committing

Turkish and Japanese chairs of the Turkey-Japan Business Council sign a joint declaration after a meeting in Izmir on Oct. 10. (Courtesy of DEIK)
IZMIR, Turkey -- Japanese businesses are pushing for closer ties with Turkey, calling for both governments to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement that has been under negotiation for almost a decade.