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Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm bolstering ties for regional development

Pakistan Turkiye, Turkiye President Erdogan, PM Shehbaz

ANKARA: Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their dedication to deepening their strategic partnership, promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region.

The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed during the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the former’s two-day visit to Turkiye.

The two leaders also expressed satisfaction on the positive trajectory of multifaceted bilateral relations.

“The meeting underscored the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkiye and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors,” a press statement issued by the PM House read.

Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized the importance of enhancing economic collaboration, especially through joint ventures and bilateral investments.

He highlighted the potential for cooperation in energy and mining, joint ventures in defence and agri production, enhancing regional and bilateral connectivity to boost trade and enhance people-to-people exchanges, besides deepening cooperation in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cyber security.

During the discussions, both leaders took note of the follow-up actions taken regarding the decisions of the 7th High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) held in Islamabad on February 13, 2025.

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Both leaders showed satisfaction on the trajectory of the multifaceted bilateral collaboration between the brotherly countries.

Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Erdogan also discussed regional and global matters and reaffirmed their support of each other on issues of national interest.

Two leaders also expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected population.

President Erdogan appreciated Pakistan’s consistent support for the Palestinian cause and its humanitarian assistance for Palestine.

Both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye, fostering peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region.

Pakistan delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkiye Dr Yusuf Junaid.

President Erdogan also hosted a banquet in honor of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the accompanying delegation.



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