[WATCH] Joseph Muscat welcomes Turkish counterpart

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim arrived at Auberge de Castille this morning to begin his official visit to the country.

Following a courtesy call the Maltese President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at San Anton Palace, Yildirim headed to Castille to proceed to a tête-à-tête with his Maltese counterpart, Joseph Muscat.

Currently, a meeting is taking place between the delegations led by the two Prime Ministers.

Joseph Muscat and Binali Yildirim inspecting the guard

Later in the day, Yildirim and Muscat are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding before delivering joint press conference.

The Prime Ministers are also expected to address a business forum at the Chamber of Commerce.