IPR Strategic Business Information Database
April 14, 2005

PRESIDENT OFF TO SYRIA AS FOREIGN MINISTRY UNDERSECRETARY BEGINS TRIP
TO US

According to Turkiye, President Ahmet Necdet Sezer’ds controversial
visit to Syria is set to begin. During his contacts, Sezer is
expected to discuss international developments with his Syrian
counterpart Bashar Assad and express his satisfaction at the
withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon. At the same time, Foreign
Ministry Undersecretary Ali Tuygan, accompanied by a delegation, will
travel to Washington to hold a series of contacts with top American
officials. Armenian genocide allegations, the Iran issue, as well as
bilateral ties are expected to dominate the talks. The Cyprus issue
will also be discussed. Tuygan will also urge US officials to end the
international isolation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
(TRNC).

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress