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In a talk with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further expand bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in all areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, technology, and defence.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan called on him in Islamabad today, the PM Office media wing said in a press release.
The Prime Minister said the current level of bilateral trade is not commensurate with the existing bilateral ties. He emphasized undertaking concerted efforts to achieve the bilateral trade target of five billion dollars in the next three years as already agreed by the leadership of the two brotherly countries.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Hakan Fidan, called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further expansion of bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries, in all… pic.twitter.com/MbqowttJcB
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 20, 2024
Shehbaz Sharif invited Turkish companies to further expand their investment portfolio in Pakistan. He said the Turkish companies may consider relocating their industrial units to Pakistan.
While underscoring the special bonds of brotherhood between Pakistan and Türkiye, PM Shehbaz expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in the bilateral relationship.
Regional and global developments, particularly the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, also came under discussion. The Prime Minister appreciated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s staunch advocacy for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and lasting peace in the Middle East.
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