Turkey's ITO, Italy sign deal for five-year Schengen visa

Under the agreement, Turkish businessmen will be able to get a five-year Schengen visa after applying to the Italian Consulate General with a recognition letter from the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. The Schengen visa will also enable Turkish businessmen to travel to the other European countries.

Meanwhile, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Executive Board President Murat Yalcintas was awarded by the Italian president with Italy's state medal of merit for his contributions to efforts to further improve Turkey-Italy relations. Italian Ambassador to Turkey Carlo Marsili decorated Yalcintas with the medal during the signing ceremony.

/World Bulletin/