Prime Minister Shehbaz sharif is very hope full that the brotherly turkiye and Pakistan will continue their bilateral and strategic friendship, as we know that both nations have historic relations from the era of ottoman khilaf when the citizens of sub-continent (now Pakistan) had emotional attachment with the only powerful state of the Islamic world.
Then in the modern era both the Islamic democracies have very close ties especially with the Muslim league Nawaz, when in the government of ex-prime mister nawaz sharif had decided to initiate the motor way, that was turkiye who helped Pakistan and firstly a Turkish company start that great project that later on completed in Musharraf government.
Furthermore, in every era turkiye have stands by Pakistan strongly. In the recent crisis with India turkiye morally support Pakistan that is why prime minster Shehbaz sharif and Field marshal Asim Munir also thanked President Erdogan regarding that brotherhood.
Yesterday during the official visit to turkiye prime minister also narrate that relation in his statement that,
Pakistan and Turkiye reiterated their resolve to elevate the bilateral strategic partnership to greater heights during a warm and most cordial meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday.
During the visit, Shehbaz was also accompanied by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and key cabinet ministers in two-day official visit to Turkiye, as part of their four-nation regional tour.
In the meeting with President Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed gratitude to the government and the people of Turkiye for their unwavering support to Pakistan during the recent conflict with India, the statement said.
Underscoring the strength of the fraternal bond between the two nations, Shehbaz lauded Turkiye’s principled stance and the outpouring of goodwill of the Turkish people for Pakistan. He described it as a source of great comfort and strength for Pakistan, the statement added.
He highlighted the courage and the spirit of sacrifice of the Pakistan Armed Forces and the resolute patriotism of the Pakistani people that was demonstrated in an unprecedented manner and contributed greatly to Pakistan’s overwhelming victory in Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan um Marsoos.
The two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their principled support for each other’s core concerns, including the Kashmir dispute.
They pledged to continue working closely for regional peace, and the shared prosperity of their peoples.
The two leaders reiterated their resolve to elevate the strategic partnership to greater heights, the statement said, adding that both sides renewed commitment to further deepen the multifaceted cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye.
Emphasizing the need for further strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly through joint ventures and enhanced investment, Shehbaz highlighted key sectors, including energy, information technology, defence production, infrastructure, and agriculture as areas of mutual interest and potential.
The statement said that Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Erdogan also followed up on 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 issues, the two leaders also discussed pressing regional and international developments. They expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the affected Palestinian population.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi and Pakistan’s Ambassador Dr Yusuf Junaid were also part of Pakistan delegation. President Erdogan also hosted dinner for Prime Minister Shehbaz and his delegation.
The engagement between the leaders of the two countries reaffirmed the deep rooted historic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for progress and prosperity the Prime Minister’s Office stated. Therefore in the both nations have potential to not only stress on bilateral ties but will also enhance their joint trade.
