Dr. Candan Karlitekin, Chairman of Turkish Airlines

For more on the Turkish President's state visit, and what the business circles are expecting, BizChina spoke with Dr. Candan Karlitekin, a member of the trade delegation accompanying President Gul. Dr. Karlitekin is the Board Chairman of Turkish Airlines. Let's hear some of his views.

Dr. Candan Karlitekin, Chairman of Turkish Airlines

Q1. This is President Gul's first visit to China since he took office in 2007. What are the expectations from the business circle regarding this visit?

Q2. As a member of President Gul's delegation, can you tell us about the itinerary and business activities during this time's visit?

Q3. Trade relations between China and Turkey can be dated back two-thousand years... The famous ancient silk road - China and Turkey are the two ends of the route. Now China is Turkey's third largest trading partner. As a businessman, what's your personal experience of the increasing trade cooperation between the two countries?