Religious Affairs Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain met Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu on Wednesday to explore avenues to provide modern technical education and increase job opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Turkiye, according to a ministry statement.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed proposals related to religious harmony, respect for humanity and cooperation in promoting skilled manpower.
The Turkish ambassador reaffirmed Turkiye’s commitment to expanding employment opportunities for Pakistani workers and improving technical training in Pakistan.
“Both nations share similar stances on regional and global issues and have consistently supported each other on international platforms,” Hussain said.
The ambassador expressed his condolences over the deaths of Pakistanis in the recent boat tragedy in Morocco and highlighted Turkiye’s efforts to supply machinery to Pakistani industries and boost joint investment.
Last year, 600,000 Pakistanis traveled abroad in search of jobs, and overseas remittances reached a record $3.1 billion in December 2024. Both sides agreed that improving banking channels between Pakistan and Turkiye is critical to boosting trade , which the two countries intend to expand to 5 billion dollars. .
The meeting concluded with commitments to strengthen counter-extremism efforts, promote interfaith harmony, and enhance bilateral cooperation in education and technical training.
