The cavalrymen welcomed Steinmeier’s official vehicle on the street in front of the Presidential Complex and escorted the vehicle to the protocol gate.
President Erdoğan welcomed Steinmeier at the main entrance of the complex. After Erdoğan and Steinmeier took their places in the ceremony area, the national anthems of the two countries were played.
German President Steinmeier greeted the Guard Regiment Ceremonial Guard by saying “Hello, soldier.” Flags and soldiers representing the 16 Turkish states established in history were also present at the ceremony.
Erdoğan and Steinmeier shook hands in front of the Turkish and German flags on the stairs and posed for journalists.
Erdoğan and Steinmeier, who had a one-on-one meeting, chaired the inter-delegation meeting.
Erdoğan and Steinmeier will hold a joint press conference.
After the meeting, President Erdoğan will host a dinner in honor of his German counterpart.
At the ceremony, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, Presidential Administrative Affairs Director Metin Kıratlı, Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün, Presidential Security and Foreign Policy Chief Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç. Ankara Governor Vasip Şahin also took part.
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