Erdogan and Strauss-Khan discussed the framework and maintenance of relations and agreed to continue technical works, economy officials said, adding that Turkey and IMF would continue discussions to carry on relations at a certain level.

After the meeting, IMF said in a statement that Strauss-Kahn and Erdogan agreed to be in close contact and cooperation in the future.

IMF officials also informed Erdogan about global economic outlook and told their expectations and approaches, officials said.

Erdogan also met the World Bank President Robert Zoellick.

World Bank is expected to raise country lending limit for Turkey to support employment, small and medium-sized enterprises and renewable energy works, officials said.


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