Foreign Minister attends world economic forum

Foreign Minister Ali Babacan over the weekend attended a two-day meeting of the World Economic Forum in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. As part of the gathering, Babacan met with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and received by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Speaking to reporters, Babacan said that international cooperation was needed in the fight against terrorism. He added that if the northern Iraqi administration can distance itself from the terrorist group and take concrete steps on the issue, Ankara can establish a better dialogue. Babacan returned Turkey late yesterday.