Turkish President due on Wednesday

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ISLAMABAD:  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey arrives in Islamabad tomorrow (Wednesday) on a two day visit to Pakistan at the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain. While the Turkish President has been to Pakistan on a number of occasions, this would be his first bilateral visit to Pakistan since assuming office.

President Erdogan will be accompanied by a high-level entourage, including Ministers and senior officials, as well as a large business delegation.

Besides meeting with President Mamnoon Hussain, President Erdogan would be holding talks with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The exchange of views between the two leaders would cover the entire range of bilateral matters, as well as regional and international issues. The Turkish President is also scheduled to address the Joint Session of Parliament. The President would host a banquet in honour of the distinguished guest and his entourage. President Erdogan will also travel to Lahore, where the Prime Minister will host a banquet in his honour at the Shahi Fort.

The Turkish President will address the joint sitting of parliament on Thursday.