German Shoroeder visits Anitkabir

State Minister Ali Babacan and Governor Yahya Gur also accompanied the group.
Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder placed a wreath on the mausoleum before standing in silence. Later, Mr. Schroeder wrote a note on the memory-book of the Anitkabir’s museum and received a album consisting of Ataturk’s photos as a gift.
Schroeder will meet with Erdogan today and be received by President Ahmet Necdet Sezer. Schroeder will also have a meeting with Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal