IZMIR - Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and Grenadines arrived in Turkish western province of Izmir on Friday.
Gonsalves met Turkish State Minister Mehmet Aydin and former President Rauf Denktas of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) who are currently in Izmir too. They discussed Izmir`s candidacy to host EXPO 2015 as well as Cyprus issue.
Gonsalves will meet Izmir Metropolitan Mayor Aziz Kocaoglu over breakfast.
Kocaoglu will brief Gonsalves about the activities which are pursued regarding Izmir`s bid to host EXPO 2015. He will also ask for support of Gonsalves for Izmir`s candidacy.
(GC-MS)