By Trend

Ankara welcomes the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, emphasizing that such a move after a long period of diplomatic freeze will have positive effects on bilateral ties, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah.

Speaking to reporters accompanying him during a historical visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Erdogan said: "We had positive phone conversations with the president of Israel, Mr. Herzog, on various occasions. He is expected to visit our country in March. Of course, we welcome this visit. Hopefully, taking such a step after a long hiatus will be good for Turkey-Israel relations."

Herzog is expected to be in Turkey in early March for a rare trip following years of frayed ties between the two countries.