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Gul's decision welcomed by Armenian Football Federation
The Football Federation of Armenia has welcomed Turkish President Abdullah Gül's decision to visit Yerevan to watch the game between Turkish and Armenian national teams on September 6th.
Thursday, 04 September 2008 11:0

In an exclusive interview with the Anatolian -- state-run news agency,-- Rubel Hayrapetyan, chairman of the Football Federation of Armenia, said that they completed all preparatory efforts before the game.

Hayrapetyan welcomed the Turkish president's decision to visit Armenia to watch the game, and said that there might be some circles in Armenia that would raise their objection against Gul's visit.

President Gül's visit will constitute a significant step for the future of relations between Turkey and Armenia, he said.

Meanwhile, Armenian newspapers gave broad place to President Gül's upcoming visit to Yerevan. The newspapers said that the visit was not politically motivated and President Gül would watch the game between the national teams of Turkey and Armenia.

The World Cup qualifying round match will be played at Yerevan's Hrazdan Stadium which has a capacity of 52 thousand people. 2,700 seats were allocated for Turkish supporters.

Tight security measures will be taken in and around the stadium. Turkish national football team will stay at the Golden palace Hotel outside city center of Yerevan.


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