ANKARA - Bulent Arinc, the speaker of Turkish Parliament visited Austrian Embassy in Ankara and signed a book of condolences opened on the occasion of demise of Austrian President Thomas Klestil.
Arinc in his message expressed his deep sorrow over demise of Klestil.
Arinc said, ''a very valuable memory of distinguished statesman Klestil will always be alive in our memories thanks to his contributions to the Austrian-Turkish relations.''
Arinc also expressed his condolences to Klestil's family and Austrian people on behalf of the Turkish nation and Parliament.
(AY-ULG) 09.07.2004