IMF says to review Turkey economy in October

"The next review mission is likely to take place in late September or early October," IMF spokesman Tom Dawson said. An IMF official said later the sixth review would take place in October.

Earlier on Thursday, Turkey’s finance minister said Ankara would meet key targets for the 2003 budget set out in the IMF loan accord.

Turkey is targeting a budget primary surplus of 6.5 percent of gross national product. The primary surplus is a key indicator of whether Turkey can pay down a domestic debt load of some $128 million.