Shortly after his arrival, Erdogan, who was on his second visit to Muzaffarabad in four years, inspected and inaugurated several facilities built by his country to underline special bonds of brotherhood between Ankara and Islamabad.
According to officials, the visiting leader first inaugurated the Khurshid National Library and planted a sapling in its lawn. From there, he arrived at the nearby multi-purpose community hall where schoolchildren and university students, waving the flags of Turkey, Pakistan and AJK, greeted him with welcoming slogans. He also watched young boys and girls playing some indoor games.
At the community hall, the visiting leaders were hosted a reception by PaK President Raja Zulqarnain Khan which was also attended by PaK PM Raja Farooq Haider and several legislators.
Briefly speaking on the occasion, Erdogan said he felt extremely pleased to see Muzaffarabad in a much better condition four years after the quake.
“Its really heart-warming to see people having returned to normal life in such a short span of time as well as exquisite buildings,” he said, adding, “Turkey will continue to extend all possible cooperation and support to its Kashmiri brethren.”
Before departure, Mr Erdogan also unveiled a plaque and offered prayers at the splendid Osmania Masjid, facing the PM House.
Construction of Osmania mosque and Khurshid National library was additionally approved by the Turkish government alongside the mega district headquarters complex which includes offices and residential quarters as well as the multi purpose community hall and a shopping plaza.
Turkey has rendered services in rescue, relief and reconstruction following the earthquake.