Erdogan: Urge India, Pakistan to settle Kashmir issue via dialogue

DN Bureau

Erdogan, who was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi today, will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day.

Ceremonial welcome for Turkish President Erdogan
Ceremonial welcome for Turkish President Erdogan


New Delhi: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his desire for constructive dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad in order to find a solution to the burning conflict over Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to the media before departing on his Indian visit yesterday, Erdogan called for a negotiated settlement of the dispute between Islamabad and New Delhi, reports Sputnik quoting Pakistan media.

Erdogan, who was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi today, will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day.

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A number of agreements are expected to be signed in several areas after the talks. The Turkish President is accompanied by senior cabinet ministers and a 150-member business delegation that will take part in a meeting of the India-Turkey Business Forum.

Key bilateral and regional issues, including India's NSG membership bid and ways to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism and trade are expected to be discussed during his visit. India-Turkey economic and commercial cooperation constitutes an important dimension of the bilateral relationship.

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This is Erdogan's first foreign visit after winning a referendum in his country earlier this month which gave him more executive powers as President. (ANI)










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