Former Israeli FM to visit Ankara

ANKARA (AA) – Former Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres will come to Turkey on Thursday upon invitation of the opposing Republican People’s Party (CHP).

Sources told the A.A correspondent on Wednesday that Peres was expected to arrive in Ankara on Thursday morning.

Peres is scheduled to meet with CHP leader Deniz Baykal.

He will also hold talks with Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul.

Later, Peres will proceed to Istanbul to attend a conference.