Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogen made a brief stopover at Karachi airport on Sunday morning on his way back home after a visit to Australia and New Zealand.
At Karachi airport, he was warmly received by Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim. Senior Minister Syed Sardar Ahmed and provincial minister for Women Development Dr Saeeda Malik, consul general of Turkey in Karachi M. Hayati Soysal were also present on the occasion.
Two small children, attired in traditional dress, presented bouquets to the Turkish premier, who was accompanied by his wife and a 36-member delegation.
After a 90-minute stopover at the Karachi airport the Turkish prime minister left for home.
He was seen off by Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, Senior Minister Syed Sardar Ahmed, provincial minister Dr Saeeda Malik and CG of Turkey M.Hayati Soysal.