Pakistani President Musarraf to visit Ankara

This will be the Pakistani leader’s second trip to Turkey. According to diplomatic sources, joint efforts against terrorism and ways to improve trade ties will dominate the visit. Musharraf is set to meet with President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul. Musharraf is also expected to promote Pakistan’s image as a “moderate modern Islamic country” in the post-Sept. 11 world in his address to the Parliament.