Dar for enhancing Pak-Turkish engagement
The committee was briefed on the progress made across various areas of bilateral cooperation, including economy, trade, industry, education, health, energy, defence, infrastructure, and connectivity.
Dar emphasised the need to fast-track implementation of agreed proposals and projects.
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He reaffirmed the government's commitment to advance multifaceted cooperation with Türkiye for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly nations.
The meeting was attended by the foreign secretary, secretaries of Economic Affairs Division, Health, Water Resources, Petroleum, Power, and senior officials from concerned departments.
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