Erdogan Reaffirms Turkiye’s Resolute Support to Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to fast track implementation on the key decisions taken in recent meetings between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during this year. The understanding to this effect was reached during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday. The Prime Minister said this would help accelerate bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment.

According to Radio Pakistan, during the conversation, the Prime Minister conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to the Turkish President, as well as to the brotherly people of Turkiye, on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. While recalling their recent meetings in Istanbul and Lachin, the Prime Minister thanked President Erdogan once again for Turkiye’s strong and unwavering support to Pakistan during the recent Pakistan-India crisis. He said this gesture has won the hearts of the people of Pakistan and added another glorious chapter to the history of Pakistan-Turkiye brotherhood.

Both the leaders reaffirmed their unflinching support to each other on their core interests. They also discussed the latest regional and global developments, including the situation in Gaza. In his remarks, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked the Prime Minister for his good wishes on Eid-ul-Adha and reciprocated these sentiments for the people of Pakistan. He also reaffirmed Turkiye’s resolute support to Pakistan on all important issues.