President Zardari leaves Ankara after four-day official visit

ANKARA: President Asif Ali Zardari left here Thursday evening for Pakistan from Esenboga International airport after a four-day official visit to Turkey, during which he held talks with the Turkish leadership to promote bilateral ties.During the visit, President Zardari met with Turkish President Abdullah Gul, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Speaker Turkish Grand National Assembly.The President also addressed members of Turkish think tanks, media and academicians and leading businessmen.Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar, Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar and Chairman Board of Investment Saleem Mandviwala accompanied the President. – APP