Bulgarian president visits Turkey

Bulgarian President Georgi Pirvanov arrived in Ankara yesterday for an official visit. Pirvanov was welcomed by his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul at the Cankaya Presidential Palace. Speaking to reporters following their meeting, the two leaders said that they had discussed regional and international issues, as well as opportunities to develop bilateral ties. Gul said that certain issues between the two states could be solved easily through talks with friendship, cooperation and mutual trust.