Islamabad:
Pakistan and Turkiye reiterated their resolution to “raise the bilateral strategic association to higher heights” during “a warm and more cordial meeting” between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday.
Shehbaz, accompanied by the head of the field marshal of the Syed Army personnel also Munir and the ministers of the key cabinet, began his official two -day visit to Turkiye, as part of his regional tour of four nations, said the office of the Prime Minister (press wing) in a statement.
At the meeting with President Erdogan, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his gratitude to the Government and the people of Turkiye for his unwavering support for Pakistan during the recent conflict with India, according to the statement.
Underline the strength of the fraternal bond between the two nations, Shehbaz praised the position of Turkiye principles and the effusion of the goodwill of the Turkish people for Pakistan. He described it as “a source of great comfort and strength” for Pakistan, added the statement.
He highlighted the courage and the spirit of sacrifice of the armed forces of Pakistan and the resolved patriotism of the Pakistani people that was demonstrated in an unprecedented way and contributed greatly to the overwhelming victory of Pakistan in Marka-O-Haq and the Bunyanum Marsoos operation.
The two leaders conducted an exhaustive review of the entire bilateral relations spectrum and reaffirmed their support for principles for the central concerns of others, including the Kashmir dispute. They promised to continue working closely for regional peace and the shared prosperity of their peoples.
“The two leaders … reiterated their resolution to raise the [bilateral] Strategic association at greater heights, “the statement said, added that both parties” renewed the commitment to further deepen multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye. “
Emphasizing the need to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly through joint companies and greater investment, Shehbaz highlighted the key sectors, including energy, information technology, defense production, infrastructure and agriculture as areas of interest and mutual potential.
The statement said that Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Erdogan also followed the implementation of key decisions taken during the seventh session of the High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) held in Islamabad on February 13, 2025.
In addition to bilateral problems, the two leaders also discussed the pressing developments of regional and international. They expressed a deep concern about the serious humanitarian situation in Gaza and asked for immediate fire and humanitarian access without obstacles to the affected Palestinian population.
The VicePrimer Minister Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Information Ataullah Tarar, special assistant of Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and the Ambassador of Pakistan, Dr. Yusuf Junaid, were also part of the Pakistan delegation. President Erdogan also organized dinner for Prime Minister Shehbaz and his delegation.
“The commitment [between the leaders of the two countries] He reaffirmed the deep, historical and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, anchored in shared values, mutual respect and a common vision for progress and prosperity, “said Prime Minister’s office.
