Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Turkey Business Forum, in the presence of business leaders as well as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Mr Erdogan is on his first state visit to India since 2008. He was earlier accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This is also Mr Erdogan's first foreign visit after winning a controversial referendum in his country, which further consolidates his executive powers.