Turkish president heads to Germany for talks

ISTANBUL

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday departed for Germany's capital Berlin on a day-long visit.

Erdogan will have one-on-one and inter-delegation meetings with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

He will also meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss turmoil in Middle East and other international issues.

Both leaders will also hold a joint press conference.