ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was accorded a warm welcome as he arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a two-day official visit. Upon landing at Nur Khan Airbase, President Erdogan was received by a high-level delegation including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto, Deputy PM/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other senior government officials.
A 21-gun salute marked 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, dressed in traditional attire, presented bouquets to the Turkish President and First Lady. The welcome ceremony also featured a performance by the military band, with children waving the flags of Pakistan and Turkiye.
During his 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 hold 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 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.