Turkish President Erdogan, PM Modi to hold bilateral talks today

New Delhi, May 1 : Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who arrived here on a two-day visit on Sunday, will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
This is Erdogan’s first visit to India as the Turkish President.
He had won a referendum on April 16 which gave him more executive powers as President. He will meet President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President M. Hamid Ansari today.
Economic ties, cooperation in the fight against terrorism and talk on Turkey’s support to India in its bid to become a member in the coveted Nuclear Supplier’s Group are expected to dominate the bilateral talks.
After a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, President Erdogan will also lay wreath at Rajghat, MEA sources said here.
His official engagements also include a meeting with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. He will also attend a business event and interact with industry captains.
During his stay, there will be also a conferment of the honorary degree on President Erdogan by the Jamia Milia Islamia University.