ANKARA - German Ambassador in Ankara Rudolf Schmidt hosted a farewell reception on Wednesday.
State Minister Mehmet Aydin, former foreign minister Yasar Yakis, and a number of ambassadors attended the reception at the German Embassy.
Speaking at the reception, Schmidt said that he would always remember Turkey.
''Turkey expends great efforts to reach big targets. We hope that Turkey would achieve it soon,'' he said.
(MS) 25.06.2003