Turkish leader Erdogan’s visit to Gulf aimed at boosting economic ties, experts say – The National

Turkish leader Erdogan’s visit to Gulf aimed at boosting economic ties, experts say – The National

Boosting economic ties will be on top of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the Gulf this week, experts and officials told The National.

Mr Erdogan is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE on a three-day official trip that will start on Monday, to enhance co-operation and trade, an official from his office in Ankara told The National.

Sinan Ulgen, a former Turkish diplomat and director of the Istanbul-based Edam think tank, said the main reason for the President's tour is to drum up economic support from the Gulf Co-operation Council countries, to aid Turkey’s ailing economy.