Erdogan wastes no time, nearly the partition wall for Afghans

These are images from Turkey's border with Iran, where a wall is being built aimed at preventing a new influx of refugees, mainly from Afghanistan.

So far a 5km section of the 3m-high wall is under construction, and Turkey is aiming to extend it up to 295km to its Iranian border, reinforced by razor wire.

Erdogan said Turkey will work with Pakistan to prevent a new refugee flood

Turkey is facing a rising migration wave of Afghans going through Iran. We will continue efforts to enable the return of stability in the region, starting in Afghanistan. To do this, we must pursue and strengthen our cooperation with Pakistan. We are determined to mobilise all available means to succeed”

Turkey has several hundred soldiers deployed in Afghanistan and has offered to take responsibility for security at Kabul International Airport after the US completes its military withdrawal, provided it has financial and logistical support. Erdogan has also proposed meeting with Taliban leaders for talks.

The arrival of Afghan immigrants to Turkey's eastern border has become a hot political topic in Ankara, with the opposition pressuring the government to take strong measures to stop the flow.