Gul, Al-Sabah at Turkish-Kuwaiti business forum

Before leaving for Romania, President Abdullah Gul yesterday attended the Turkish-Kuwaiti Business Forum along with visiting Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Touching on the importance of Al-Sabah's visit, Gul said, "This will contribute to the beginning of a new era not only between Turkey and Kuwait, but all Gulf countries. Businessmen of the two countries should step up to this responsibility." In related news, Gul yesterday met with Suleyman Celebi, head of the Confederation of Revolutionary Labor Unions (DISK). Afterwards, Celebi said that they had discussed problems facing Turkey, including the current polarization and tension.