Turkish President Erdogan greeted with guard of honour
Pakistan
The national anthems of both countries were played on the occasion
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyib Erdogan, arrived here at the Prime Minister House on Thursday.
The Turkish president is on a two-day visit to Pakistan, where he has been accorded a warm welcome.
The Pakistani and Turkish flags were hoisted on the Constitution Avenue whereas traditional dance of Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and four provinces was performed upon his arrival at the PM House.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the distinguished guest, with the duo exchanging pleasant gestures for each other.
The national anthems of both countries were played on the occasion.
A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan armed forces presented a guard of honour to the Turkish president.
Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir was also present on the occasion.
Turkish President Erdogan reaches Pakistan
Earler, Erdogan arrived in Islamabad on two-day official visit to Pakistan. He was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase.
As the Turkish president landed at the Nur Khan Airbase, he was received by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and senior government officials.
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A 21-gun salute in the backdrop heralded the arrival of the dignitary, who was accompanied by a high-level delegation.
The Pakistan Air Force jets escorted President Erdogan’s special aircraft as it entered Pakistan’s airspace.
Two children, attired in traditional dresses, presented a bouquet to the Turkish president and accompanying First Lady.
The welcome ceremony also featured a performance by the military band as the children waved the flags of Pakistan and Turkiye.
During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan will co-chair the 7th Session of the Pakistan-Turkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC).
President Erdogan will also have bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.
Together with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he will address the Pakistan-Turkiye Business and Investment Forum, bringing together leading investors, companies and business people from both sides.
The airbase and the route of Turkish President Erdogan’s motorcade were decorated with Pakistani and Turkish flags, as well as welcoming banners, showcasing the warm hospitality and strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.
