Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Wednesday that his recent visit to Armenia took place to create a new climate between Turkey and Armenia.

Speaking to reporters at a reception held at the Cankaya Palace to celebrate the Turkish Republic Day, President Gul said that "the new climate will eradicate problems in relations with Armenia."

"Everyone must support this climate. I am hopeful. I expect good developments," Gul said, the Anatolian News Agency reports.

Gul was in Yerevan on September 6 to watch a World Cup qualifier between the Armenian and Turkish national soccer teams.

Before the match, Presidents of Armenia and Turkey said their meeting will encourage a dialogue between the two countries.