(Unofficial Translation)

Upon the invitation extended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Ali Babacan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Hoshyar Zebari will pay an official visit to Turkey on January 22-25, 2009.

On January 23, Minister Zebari will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Ali Babacan and he will also be received by the President of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Abdullah Gül.

During these meetings, bilateral issues will be discussed at length and regional topics will be evaluated.