Sarkozy-Erdogan news conference in Paris canceledApril 7, 2010 - 14:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - > A joint news conference of French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Paris was canceled. Diplomats are concerned over possible straightforward statements by both men, based on previous precedents, Hurriyet reported. The meeting will be restricted to a working dinner in the Palace of Versailles. PM Erdogan is in Paris for the closing ceremony of Turkish Season in France.
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