ISTANBUL, 22 April 2015: The President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain arrived here today on a four days official visit to Turkey. President Mamnoon Hussain was warmly received at the Ataturk International Airport by Mr. Kenan Ipek, Turkish Minister for Justice, Governor Istanbul Mr. Vasip Şahin, Ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Sohail Mahmood and senior officials of the Turkish Government and members of the Pakistan Embassy.
The President of Pakistan shall participate in the Centenary Anniversary of Canakkale Battles which took place during the First World War. This is the second visit of President Mamnoon Hussain to Turkey, the last being in August 2014 to participate in the oath-taking ceremony of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
During his visit, the President will attend a Peace Summit in Istanbul on 23 April, which will be chaired and addressed by the Prime Minister of Turkey, Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu. The President will participate in the Commemorative Ceremonies in Canakkale to honour the soldiers who had fought and sacrificed their lives in the war. During his stay in Istanbul, the President is also expected to meet with the Heads of State of Albania, and Turkmenistan.
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