Meeting of political parties' leaders over Gezi protests isn't necessary, Turkish President says

Turkish President Abdullah Gül says there is no necessity for the country's political parties' leaders to hold a special meeting over the ongoing Gezi Park protests, Hürriyet Daily News reports today.

“All political party leaders summits might be helpful from time to time. At this point, I'm looking at what will help reach a conclusion. I do not believe that it will contribute much, considering the current political atmosphere,” Gül told reporters today.

“I believe holding one-on-one meetings with the leaders and sharing their thoughts in these meetings will be more helpful,” Gül is quoted by Hürriyet Daily News as saying during a visit to the Black Sea province of Rize today.