Erdogan's horrible 'terror fight' joke as he meets Pakistan PM, army chief after India warns Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul on Sunday (May 25), Erdogan's office said the two countries would strive to boost cooperation, particularly in defence, energy and transportation. Istanbul meeting came amid India's stern message to Turkey over Pak-backed terrorism. Watch for more details.
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