President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who traveled to the United States to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly and hold various meetings, was greeted by strong interest from citizens outside the Turkish House in New York.
President Erdoğan and his wife, Emine Erdoğan, went to the Turkish House after being welcomed at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Citizens waiting outside the Turkish House with Turkish flags in their hands greeted Erdoğan.
He had the barriers between himself and the citizens removed
As he arrived at the Turkish House, Erdoğan asked for the security barriers separating him from the citizens waiting in the area to be removed.
After the barriers were removed, Erdoğan went over to the citizens, chatted with the crowd for a while and took a close interest in those who wanted to have their pictures taken with him.
He gave a gold gift to 9-month-old Mahir Selim
Moments involving children also drew attention during the welcome. Erdoğan noticed 9-month-old Mahir Selim Ürker crying in the crowd and asked that he be brought to his family.
After showing affection to Mahir Selim, Erdoğan gave the baby a gold gift. He also kissed the hand of a young girl who had kissed his hand.
In response to a citizen who said they prayed for him, he said, “May God bless you, thank you. May you have many people praying for you.”
“We will have a full agenda at the UN General Assembly”
After meeting with the citizens, President Erdoğan answered journalists’ questions outside the Turkish House and said that his schedule in New York would be busy.
Erdoğan said, “God willing, we will have a full agenda at the United Nations General Assembly.” When a journalist remarked that his schedule was quite busy, Erdoğan replied, “Very busy indeed.”
President Erdoğan then entered the Turkish House with his delegation.
Erdoğan is in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly
President Erdoğan is in New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly and hold various meetings.
During Erdoğan’s visit, he is scheduled to participate in the work of the UN General Assembly and hold various bilateral meetings and other engagements.
