Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Kurdish-populated villages in Siirti province, south-eastern Turkey.

In Aktash village Erdogan went to see Misbah Kezeri’s family, talked with his family members and cuddled the children, Milliyet daily reports.

Later, Turkish Premier held a conversation with the villagers. However, most of the local residents did not speak Turkish. Erdogan called Turkish Agricultural and Rural Affairs Minister Mehdi Eker to act as an interpreter.