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EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said he spoke with Turkish politician Kemal Kilicdaroglu about the recent political developments in the country.
Hahn said on his Twitter account on Thursday: "We discussed main challenges of Turkey: political developments, peace process, fight against terrorism/ISIL [Daesh] and Syrian refugees."
"[We] stressed that measured and constructive approach is much needed," Hahn tweeted.
His contact with Kilicdaroglu, leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) which has 131 seats in the parliament, comes amid tensions between the Turkish army and the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) after a string of deadly attacks in the country.
Hahn also urged Turkey on Monday to "re-commit to the peace process [solution process] and work now on a broad and inclusive political solution”.
"We count on Turkey to live up to its important and strategic role for the whole region, by refraining from any action that could further destabilize the region," Hahn said in a statement.
The “solution process” to end the 30-year conflict between Turkey and the PKK militants began in 2013. The process has stalled after the recent murders of a number of police officers and soldiers in the country.
Security forces have come under attack across the country since the July 20 Suruc bombing in southeastern Turkey, which killed 32 people. The bombing was believed to be carried out by Daesh.
Turkey has responded to the bloodshed by arresting more than 1,300 suspected supporters of outlawed groups, including Daesh and the PKK.
