ISTANBUL

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday received Theophilos Giannopoulos, the Greek Orthodox patriarch of Jerusalem, and his accompanying delegation.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, and the president's Chief Advisor Akif Cagatay Kilic were also present at the Presidential Dolmabahce Office.

Erdogan and Patriarch Giannopoulos exchanged gifts at the end of the meeting.

No further information about the meeting was provided by the officials.