Turkiye, Pakistan Reaffirm Deep-Rooted Ties, Commit to Boost Trade to US$5 Billion
Turkiye's President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before their meeting in Istanbul, May 25, 2025. Mustafa Kamaci/Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS
ISTANBUL, May 26 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif at the Dolmabahce Working Office in Istanbul on Sunday, where both leaders reaffirmed the historic ties between the two countries and pledged to boost bilateral trade to US$5 billion.
According to a statement by the Turkish Communications Directorate, the two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues during the meeting, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Erdogan expressed satisfaction over hosting Prime Minister Sharif and his delegation, noting that Turkiye and Pakistan shared deep-rooted historical, human, and political relations.
'We confirmed and strengthened our mutual will to enhance the deep-rooted historical, human and political ties between Türkiye and Pakistan in every field,' Erdogan said in a post on the social media platform X.
He added that the meeting further consolidated 'our unshakable bonds, cooperation, solidarity and brotherhood between our countries and peoples,' and extended his heartfelt greetings to the Pakistani people.
Sharif, in a post on X following the talks, said it was an honour to meet 'my dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan' and conveyed the gratitude of the Pakistani people to the Turkish nation.
He thanked Erdogan for his 'resolute support' during Pakistan's recent standoff with India, describing it as resulting in an 'overwhelming victory' for Pakistan.
The Pakistani prime minister said the two sides reviewed progress in trade and investment cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties.
Erdogan added Turkiye would continue to work towards enhancing cooperation in all areas, particularly energy, transportation and defence.
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