Erdogan Opens ‘Ankara Square’ in Kiev

I call it a ‘meaningful’ day because the opening of this Ankara Square in Kiev will strengthen the already friendly relations between our countries."

He added that the friendly economic relations between the two countries have turned the Black Sea into a lake of cooperation. Kiev mayor Oleksandr Omelchenko said that Erdogan’s participation in the opening ceremony was a great honor for the city.

Starting his Kiev visit by meeting Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovic, Erdogan later met with President Leonid Kuchma and Speaker of Parliament Volodymyr Lytvyn.