PM Erdogan travels to Moldova for cooperation summit

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday went to Kishinev, Moldova to attend the Heads of State and Government Summit as part of the Southeastern Europe Cooperation Process. Before departure, Erdogan told reporters that regional and global matters would be discussed on the highest level during the summit. Stating that the process is an important cooperation platform reflecting the common will in the region, Erdogan added that Turkey would take over the rotating presidency of the process following the meetings. "Improving bilateral relations with countries in the region is among the main goals of Turkey's policies towards the Balkans," Erdogan said.