Istanbul: Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan and Sahar Baassiri, the Lebanese prime minister's wife, met in Trkiye on Friday. Erdogan welcomed Baassiri to Istanbul, expressing her gratitude for the visit and highlighting the importance of the friendship between Trkiye and Lebanon. According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan thanked Baassiri for her "gracious visit" and shared her hopes for the "enduring friendship between our two countries" to continue. This meeting underscores the diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the two nations.