PM Invites Turkish Companies to Expand Investment Footprint in Pakistan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish companies to expand their investment footprint in Pakistan. He was speaking with the Minister of National Defence of Turkiye, Yasar Gler, who, along with his delegation, called on the Prime Minister in Islamabad this evening.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s investor-friendly policies and emphasized the importance of achieving the mutually agreed target of 5 billion dollars in Pak-Turkiye bilateral trade through concerted efforts. He underscored that the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkiye are deeply rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual respect.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthen cooperation with Turkiye in fields such as trade, investment, technology, and defence. He recalled his recent interaction with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in China and reaffirmed the intention to build closer Pak-Turkiye relations through frequent engagement at all levels, including leadership.

Both sides reaffirmed their strong and abiding support for each other’s core national interests and agreed to continue working closely to further elevate the strategic partnership. The meeting was followed by a dinner hosted by the Prime Minister for the Turkish Defence Minister and members of the Pak-Turk Joint Ministerial Commission.