Napolitano was greeted at the Esenboğa International Airport by Turkish State Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Egemen Bağış, Governor of Ankara Kemal Önal and Italian Ambassador in Ankara Carlo Marsili.

During Napolitano's visit to Turkey, issues such as bilateral relations, Turkey-EU relations, regional and international matters would get discussed between Napolitano's delegation and Turkish authorities.

President Napolitano will proceed to western province of İzmir after completing official talks in Ankara. In İzmir, Napolitano will meet with Italian citizens living in Turkey and visit several historical sites.