Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the opening ceremony of the Turkish-German University with memorable gifts: an elegant inlaid mirror and helmet, RIA Novosti reported referring to Sozcu.

Similar mirrors in expensive frames and helmets were used in palaces and symbolize strength, luxury and wealth.

Merkel is on a working visit to Istanbul. She intends to discuss with Erdogan the situation in Libya, Syria, economic cooperation.