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Business Recorder
25-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan reaffirm strategic ties, push for deeper economic cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday during his official two-day visit to Türkiye, and reaffirmed the long-standing fraternal ties between the two nations and expressing commitment to strengthen strategic, economic, and defense cooperation. Accompanied by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and senior cabinet members, PM Shehbaz was warmly received by the Turkish leadership. The meeting underscored the historic bond rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for regional peace and prosperity. During the talks, the Prime Minister thanked Türkiye for its steadfast support amid recent regional developments, terming Ankara's principled stance and public solidarity a 'source of strength and comfort' for Pakistan. PM Shehbaz to visit Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan from May 25 to 30 He praised the courage and resolve demonstrated by Pakistan's Armed Forces and the people during 'Marak-e-Haq' and 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos,' calling it a defining moment in the country's defense. Economic cooperation emerged as a key focus of the meeting, with Prime Minister Shehbaz proposing enhanced collaboration through joint ventures and bilateral investments across priority sectors including renewable energy, information technology, defense production, infrastructure, and agriculture. Both leaders conducted a wide-ranging review of bilateral relations and followed up on the outcomes of the 7th High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) held in Islamabad earlier this year. They reaffirmed their resolve to elevate the Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership and reiterated their target of boosting annual bilateral trade to $5 billion. PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye as part of four-nation tour The meeting also addressed key regional and global issues. Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Erdogan expressed solidarity on each other's core concerns, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, and voiced deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The Prime Minister's delegation included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the PM Syed Tariq Fatemi, and Pakistan's Ambassador to Türkiye Dr. Yusuf Junaid. Turkish President Erdogan also hosted a dinner in honour of Prime Minister Shehbaz and his delegation, highlighting the warmth and strength of bilateral ties.
Business Recorder
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Regional peace, development: Pakistan, Turkiye vow to strengthen partnership
ANKARA: Pakistan and Turkiye on Tuesday expressing satisfaction on the positive trajectory of multifaceted bilateral relations, reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral strategic partnership, fostering peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed during the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan here during the former's two-day visit to Turkiye. The meeting underscored the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkiye and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized the importance of enhancing economic collaboration, especially through joint ventures and bilateral investments. He highlighted the potential for cooperation in energy and mining, joint ventures in defence and agri production, enhancing regional and bilateral connectivity to boost trade and enhance people-to-people exchanges, besides deepening cooperation in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cyber security. During the discussions, both leaders took note of the follow-up actions taken regarding the decisions of the 7th High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) held in Islamabad on February 13, 2025. Both leaders showed satisfaction on the trajectory of the multifaceted bilateral collaboration between the brotherly countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Erdogan also discussed regional and global matters and reaffirmed their support of each other on issues of national interest. Two leaders also expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected population. President Erdogan appreciated Pakistan's consistent support for the Palestinian cause and its humanitarian assistance for Palestine. Both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye, fostering peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region. Pakistan delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi and Pakistan's Ambassador to Turkiye Dr Yusuf Junaid. President Erdogan also hosted a banquet in honour of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the accompanying delegation.
Business Recorder
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday renewed their call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, voicing deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis and urging urgent international assistance for the Palestinian people. The two leaders appealed during a high-level bilateral meeting in Ankara, where they reaffirmed the historic and strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye. President Erdogan lauded Pakistan's consistent support for the Palestinian cause and acknowledged the country's humanitarian contributions to Palestine. The two leaders expressed mutual resolve to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on economic collaboration and regional connectivity. The meeting took place during PM Shehbaz's official visit to Turkiye and comes just two months after the 7th High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) was convened in Islamabad. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, both leaders reviewed progress on the follow-up actions from the February summit and expressed satisfaction over the expanding scope of bilateral relations. The premier emphasised the importance of boosting economic ties through joint ventures and enhanced bilateral investment. He outlined potential areas for expanded cooperation, including energy, mining, agriculture, defence production, and cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity. 'Regional and bilateral connectivity will be key to strengthening trade and enhancing people-to-people exchanges,' he said during the meeting. The meeting concluded with a renewed pledge to further enhance the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye, with a shared vision for peace, prosperity, and development in the region. President Erdogan later hosted a banquet in honour of PM Shehbaz and his delegation, reflecting the warmth and strength of relations between the two nations. Earlier, PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Ankara on a two-day official visit to Turkiye at the invitation of President Erdogan. Turkiye's Defence Minister Yashar Guler received the Prime Minister at the airport. The PM is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. The premier's visit underscores the deep-rooted strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, marked by a tradition of regular high-level engagements, the Foreign Office (FO) said earlier in a statement. During the talks, the two leaders will review bilateral relations and exchange views on recent regional and global developments, the statement added. 'As long-standing allies and strategic partners, Pakistan and Türkiye maintain a tradition of regular high-level exchanges, reflecting the exceptional bonds of brotherhood between the two nations,' the FO stated. President Erdogan last visited Pakistan in February this year. PM Shehbaz and President Erdogan signed 24 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), protocols, and cooperation agreements across various sectors to further strengthen bilateral ties.
