Israel president to visit Turkey in mid-March

Turkish President says both Turkey and Israel are looking to improve strained bilateral ties.

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.