29-03-2024 05:41 PM Jerusalem Timing

Turkish President Arrives in Afghanistan

Turkish President Arrives in Afghanistan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Afghanistan Saturday, the latest world leader to visit the country since President Ashraf Ghani took power after a prolonged political standoff.

ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Afghanistan Saturday, the latest world leader to visit the country since President Ashraf Ghani took power after a prolonged political standoff.

Erdogan will meet Ghani, his first vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum, and his former poll rival Abdullah Abdullah, who took the new role of "chief executive", a Turkish official told Agence France-Presse.

During his one-day tour Erdogan will also visit Turkish troops based in Afghanistan asTurkey is also involved in NATO operations with around 390 soldiers and trainers based in the country