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Meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces

On Monday 10 August 2015, at the Sea Palace, Abu Dhabi, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) met with His Highness Sheihk Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in recognition of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

Visit to Australian troops in Iraq accompanied by Australian Victoria Cross recipients

On Sunday 9 August 2015, at Ҫanakkale Airport, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Governor of Ҫanakkale, Mr Ahmet Çınar, attended a farewell ceremony.

Afterwards, at Baghdad International Airport, the Governor-General, accompanied by the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell DSC AM, was greeted by the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, Her Excellency Ms Lyndall Sachs PSM, and the Commander Joint Task Force 633, Rear Admiral Trevor Jones AM CSC RAN.

Visit to Eceabat Medical Centre; Visit to Hill 60 and Hill 10 Cemeteries; Lunch; 100th anniversary of the Battle for Chunuk Bair international commemoration; Dinner

On Saturday 8 August 2015, in Eceabat, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director, Dr Cafer Yilmaz, visited the Eceabat Medical Centre and viewed Australian Direct Aid Program funded medical equipment.

Visit to Hill 60 and Hill 10 Cemeteries; 100th anniversary of the Battle for Chunuk Bair international commemoration

In Gallipoli, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell DSC AM, Mr Keith Payne VC AM, Corporal Mark Donaldson VC, Corporal Daniel Keighran VC and Mr Doug and Mrs Kaye Baird, parents of the late Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG, visited Hill 60 Cemetery, at which Their Excellencies laid a wreath in honour of allied soldiers who died during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Visit to Australian troops in Iraq accompanied by Australian Victoria Cross recipients

In Baghdad, the Governor-General, as guest of the Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major, and accompanied by Australian Victoria Cross recipients, Mr Keith Payne VC AM, Corporal Mark Donaldson VC, Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG and Corporal Daniel Keighran VC, met with Australian Special Operations Command service personnel providing advice and assistance to the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service.

Visit to Troy and Assos; Ҫanakkale Naval Museum

On Friday 7 August 2015, in Troy, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr James Larsen, visited the UNESCO World Heritage listed archaeological site of Troy.

Afterwards, in Assos, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by the Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, visited Assos.

Visit to Gallipoli Peninsula; ‘Honouring Warrior Spirits’ Ceremony; Lone Pine Centenary Commemorative Service; Reception; Federal Executive Council

On Thursday 6 August 2015, in the Gallipoli Heritage Park, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Governor of Ҫanakkale, Mr Ahmet Ҫinar, visited the 57th Regiment Memorial and laid a wreath in honour of Turkish soldiers who died during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Visit to Gallipoli Peninsula; ‘Honouring Warrior Spirits’ Ceremony; Lone Pine Centenary Commemorative Service

In the Gallipoli Heritage Park, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Governor of Ҫanakkale, Mr Ahmet Ҫinar, visited the 57th Regiment Memorial and laid a wreath in honour of Turkish soldiers who died during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Breakfast with Australian expatriates; Visit Sultanahmet area; Meeting with the Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch; Meeting with the Governor of Istanbul; Visit to the Church of the Holy Saviour; Reception for Embassy and Consulate staff

On Wednesday 5 August 2015, in Istanbul, Turkey, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Australian Consul-General in Istanbul, Mr Lino Strangis hosted a breakfast for Australian expatriates living and working in Istanbul.

Afterwards, at the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with Imam Ishak Kizilasian.

Later, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director, Ms Sabriye Parlak, visited Hagia Sofia.