Turkish President Abdullah Gul will pay a formal visit to Serbia on Sunday upon an invitation by Serbian President Boris Tadic, Anadolu reported.
   Gul's visit will take place in October 25-25, according to a written statement by Presidential Press Center.
   The statement said this would be the first formal visit of a Turkish president to Belgrade since 1986.
   The parties are expected to review Turkish-Serbian relations and exchange views on regional and daily problems.
   The statement said the visit would constitute an opportunity to boost bilateral relations, and noted that Turkey considered Serbia a key country in the Balkans and a leading actor for the stability of the region.
   "The presidents will discuss opportunities to act jointly for tranquility, stability and welfare in the Balkans," the statement said and noted that the visit was important for the improvement of political, economic and commercial relations.
   Businessmen will also be in the delegation accompanying Gul to assess economic cooperation and to discuss investment opportunities.
   President Gul and his Serbian counterpart Tadic will attend the Turkish-Serbian Business Council meeting.
   The statement said various deals would be inked to deepen bilateral economic relations.