Crown Prince Philippe Of Belgium Visits Istanbul Governor Guler

ISTANBUL - Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium visited Istanbul Governor Muammer Guler on Monday.
Guler welcomed Prince Philippe and his entourage in front of his office. Prince Philippe said that he was pleased to be in Turkey.
Governor Guler said that Prince Philippe had proven the importance that Belgium attributed to Turkey as he came to Turkey with a crowded group of businessmen.
Noting that he believed the Prince's meetings would open new horizons in relations between Turkey and Belgium, Guler said he believed Belgium would extend important support to Turkey's initiatives for the European Union.
Stating that Istanbul had a great potential in terms of history, culture and trade, Guler added that Istanbul would have an important place in bilateral relations between Turkey and Belgium.
Later, Prince Philippe and his entourage left the Istanbul Governor's Office.
(MS-AY) 03.05.2004