Extraordinary security measures are taken in Bursa stadium after Ataturk, NEWS.am correspondent reports from the scene. 150 seats are assigned for diplomatic corps, 400 for mass media. Although, limited number of Armenian fans is expected at the event, 1000 seats are provided for them according to FIFA regulations.

Seventy bodyguards will be safeguarding Presidents of Armenia and Turkey. The stadium entrance and exit will be blocked at the arrival of the authorities.

President of Turkey prepared a special program in honor of his Armenian counterpart. Head of the 5-star “Almira” Hotel says he was informed that the meeting of the Presidents will take place on the hotel premises. Later in the day a reception (with food being checked-up) will be held in honor of Armenian guest. Chestnuts in sugar, fruits and many delicacies will be treated to Armenian diplomatic corpse and Serzh Sargsyan.

About 400 local and foreign accredited journalists will be covering the October 14 qualifying match between Turkey and Armenia in Bursa.