NZ PM Ardern's leadership praised by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said the reaction and empathy shown by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern following the attack in two mosques in Christchurch should be an example to world leaders.

In a speech during the meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Erdogan also thanked the people and authorities of New Zealand for their sensitivity and determination against the attack.

New Zealand's foreign minister arrived in Turkey early Friday for what he called "substantial" talks after comments made by Erdogan over the killing of 50 people at the mosques sparked a diplomatic spat between the nations.