President of Türkiye arrives in Kazakhstan on state visit

President of Türkiye arrives in Kazakhstan on state visit

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the President of Türkiye, who arrived in Kazakhstan on a state visit. From crossing Kazakhstan’s state border to landing at Astana Airport, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s aircraft was escorted by fighter jets of Kazakhstan’s Air Defense Forces. A company of the honor guard was lined up at the foot of the aircraft stairs. The Turkish leader and the official delegation were greeted by children waving flags in two languages. Helicopters carrying the flags of Türkiye and Kazakhstan then flew over the runway. In the airport terminal, young musicians performed the piece «Dombyra» for the Turkish leader. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Kazakhstan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.