Erdogan due to German and Italy

ANKARA (AA) – Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay visits to Germany between September 1-3 and to Italy between September 5-7.

Prime Ministry Press Center said in a statement that Prime Minister Erdogan will hold bilateral contacts and inaugurate Berlin office of Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen Association (TUSIAD).

Erdogan is expected to meet with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and CDU leader Angela Merkel. Erdogan will also meet with representatives of Turkish society in Germany.

Erdogan, who will pay a visit to Italy between September 5 and 7, will participate in Ambrosetti Forum in Villa D’este.

Erdogan is foreseen to deliver speeches in two sessions and meet with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.