Sunday, December 04, 2005

Radio New Zealand - Turkish PM in Wellington for talks

"Turkish PM in Wellington for talks

Posted at 6:03am on 5 Dec 2005

The Turkish Prime Minister will be hosted at Parliament today and hold bi-lateral talks with the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Recep Tayip Erdogan is accompanied by several ministers and officials as well as a business delegation on a four-day visit to New Zealand.

Mr Erdogan will meet National Party leader Don Brash this morning before laying a wreath at a war memorial.

After the Government talks and an official lunch, Mr Erdogan will address a New Zealand -Turkey business forum.

The delegation travels to Christchurch tomorrow."

Radio New Zealand - Turkish PM in Wellington for talks