MGK to convene next week

The National Security Council (MGK), chaired by President Abdullah Gul, is set to convene next week at the Cankaya Presidential Palace. Among those at the meeting will be Chief of General Staff Gen. Ilker Basbug, Land Forces Commander Gen. Isik Kosaner, and Gendarmerie Commander Gen. Atila Işik, all three attending for the first time in their new posts. Issues to be discussed at the gathering include the fight against the terrorist PKK at home and abroad and recent global developments.