Turkish demonstrators held a protest in Istanbul against Herzog’s prospective visit
Israel president to visit Turkey in mid-March
Turkish President says both Turkey and Israel are looking to improve strained bilateral ties.
Thursday 03/02/2022
ISTANBUL - Israel's President Isaac Herzog will visit Turkey in mid-March, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, as Ankara looks to improve strained bilateral relations between the two countries.
Erdogan, speaking at a news conference before departing on a visit to Ukraine, added that both countries were looking to improve ties.
Soon after Erdogan’s announcement, demonstrators held a protest against Herzog’s prospective visit outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul.