GUL TO TRAVEL TO FRANCE

Turkish Press
Sept 11 2006

Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is due tomorrow to travel to France for
an official visit. During his stay in the country, Gul is expected
to meet with French officials and talk to them about the so-called
Armenian genocide and the activities of Armenians in the country this
year, which has been proclaimed the "Year of Armenia" in France. Gul
will meet with his French counterpart Philippe Douste-Blazy and Europe
Minister Catherine Colonna to discuss a number of issues, including
bilateral relations. Gul will also meet with representatives of
Turkish associations in France and tell them to stay calm during the
"Year of Armenia."