Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur on February 29, 2016, received Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Jubilee Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Accra for a two-day official visit to the country. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Emine Erdogan and more than 150 business and government officials.
Information from the Flag Staff House indicates that President Erdogan is expected to hold talks with President John Dramani Mahama at the Flagstaff House after which the two leaders would hold a joint news conference and also address a business forum.
President Erdogan will also join President Mahama to cut sod for the official commencement of work on a new terminal building at the Kotoka International Airport.
President Mahama and his wife, Lordina will host a state luncheon in honour of President Erdogan and his wife at the Banquet Hall.
The Turkish leader will hold discussions with the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Edward Doe Adjaho and address the house before visiting the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park.
His visit follows a 2013 visit to Ankara and Istanbul by President Mahama and an earlier 2011 visit by former Turkish President, Abdullah Gul.
Besides, the Turkish First lady, Emine Erdogan will hold discussions with Mrs Lordina Mahama and visit the Osu Children’s Home.
Source: GhanaWeb
