PRESS RELEASE

                                                                                                                             12.02.2013

The Turkish Government in consultation with the Governments of Australia and New Zealand has concluded that the safe carrying capacity of the Anzac Cove at Gallipoli Peninsula will be 10,500 for the Commemorative Ceremony to take place at dawn, 25 April 2013.

The Turkish Embassy wishes to point out to the Australian public that throughout 2015 visits to Gallipoli, as in the past, will proceed without any limitation, and individuals and groups are welcome to visit Gallipoli and the Anzac Cove at any time to take advantage of the new infrastructure and facilities which will be put in place for 2015, which has also been declared reciprocally as the Year of Culture in both countries.

                                                                                                          Turkish Embassy

                                                                                                                Canberra