Despite criticisms over "government interference" in the judiciary and bans imposed on social media, the report -- assessing Turkey's preparedness for EU membership -- from the 27-member bloc praised the country for its "invaluable support" for Syrian refugees.
Bozkir told a press conference at the EU Ministry: "The report also includes criticisms, however they are constructive and, therefore, the report is objective and balanced in general.
"We will take reasonable criticisms into consideration and use the report as a constructive element for the progress of Turkey's reforms and EU accession."
He also said Turkey would bring to the attention of the EU the criticisms it disagrees with and "factual mistakes" the report includes.
He said that he disapproves of Turkey's own progress reports.
Turkey released its first progress report in 2012 after saying the EU was "not being objective" in its assessments.
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