Turkish PM Erdogan arrives in Lahore

LAHORE: Turkish Prime Minister Recip Tayyab Erdogan arrived here in the wee hours of Monday on a two-day visit to Pakistan.

The Turkish Prime Minister is leading a delegation comprising ministers‚ businessmen and entrepreneurs to explore the investment avenues in diverse fields in Pakistan.

Erdogan was accorded warm welcome upon his arrival at Lahore airport.

The two countries are likely to sign a number of agreements on coal power projects‚ construction of dames and energy sectors.

Prime Minister‚ Muhammad Nawaz Sharif will host a dinner in honour of the distinguished guests.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasnim Aslam has said the visit of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan will help boost trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.