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24 November 2010 [11:43] - Today.Az
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a formal visit to Lebanon on Wednesday.

The visit will take place in November 24-25, 2010 upon a formal invitation by Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Prime Ministry Press Center told a statement that Erdogan would have meetings with Lebanese President Michel Sulayman, Lebanese National Assembly Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Saad Hariri as well as some other politicians.

The statement said a ceremony will be held within the scope of Annual Arab Banking Conference for 2010: The New International Role of Arab Banks, where Erdogan will be given an award.

Separately, Turkey and Lebanon are foreseen to sign Partnership Agreement to establish Free Trade Zone and a Joint Political Declaration envisaging establishment of High Level Strategic Cooperation Council.

Erdogan will also visit Turkish troops assigned within UNIFIL and inaugurate schools and a Rehabilitation Center constructed by Turkey.


/World Bulletin/


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