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India Today
26-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Shehbaz Sharif thanks 'dear brother' Erdogan for backing Pak against India
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul, just weeks after tensions rose between Pakistan and India. Shehbaz thanked Erdoan for 'resolute support' against X, Pakistan PM wrote: "Had the honor of meeting my dear brother President Reccep Tayipp Erdogan in Istanbul this evening. Thanked him for his resolute support to Pakistan in the recent Pakistan India standoff."advertisement"We also reviewed the ongoing progress of our multifaceted bilateral engagements particularly in trade and investment and reaffirmed our resolve to continue working closely to further strengthen these unshakable bonds of brotherhood and cooperation. Long live Pakistan Turkiye Friendship," he added. According to a statement from the Turkish president's office, the meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the two countries, particularly in the energy, trade, transportation, and defence stressed the importance of deeper cooperation between Turkey and Pakistan in areas like intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism. He said both countries must continue working together to ensure regional stability."It is in the interest of Turkey and Pakistan to increase solidarity in education, intelligence sharing and technological support in the fight against terrorism," his office meeting took place amid strained ties between Turkey and India. Turkey has been supporting Islamabad. Ankara faced backlash from New Delhi, who discovered that Pakistan used Turkey-made drones during the clashes. However, Turkish officials have denied these claims, saying no weapons were sent to Pakistan during the conflict.'WE HAVE STRENGTHENED UNBREAKABLE TIES'advertisementIn response to Sharif's post, President Erdogan wrote: "We discussed many critical issues with them, especially the economy, trade and security. We confirmed and strengthened our will to strengthen the deep-rooted historical, human and political relations between Turkey and Pakistan in every field. As my dear brother Shehbaz stated, we have further strengthened the unbreakable ties, cooperation, solidarity and brotherhood between our countries and peoples. I convey my most heartfelt love to my Pakistani brothers through Mr. Sharif." A statement released by Sharif's office after delegation-level talks with Erdogan stated that the PM expressed "heartfelt gratitude" to the government and people of Turkey for its support during the conflict with India, the worst between the two nations in decades.$5 BILLION TRADE GOALAfter the meeting, Turkey's Directorate of Communications issued a statement: "During the meeting, President Erdoan stated that Trkiye and Pakistan would continue to take steps to advance their relations and achieve the goal of a five billion dollar trade volume." "Emphasizing that efforts would be made to enhance cooperation in all areas, particularly in energy, transportation, and defence between the two countries, President Erdoan noted that strengthening solidarity between Turkey and Pakistan in the fight against terrorism through training, intelligence sharing and technological support would serve the interests of both nations, and added that the Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad railway line should be made more efficient and that concrete steps in the field of education would contribute to bilateral relations," it BACKS PAKISTANErdogan has been vocal in his support for Pakistan after the conflict with India escalated. The clashes began after armed terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam in Kashmir on April 22, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen. India accused Pakistan of indirectly sheltering the attack, which Pakistan has firmly response, India launched military operations at nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). The situation quickly escalated into a four-day military conflict. Notably, both countries possess nuclear weapons. Turkey called for an international investigation into the attack, backing Pakistan's May 10, both sides eventually agreed upon a Erdoan was accompanied during the talks by several top officials, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of National Defence Yaar Gler, National Intelligence Chief brahim Kaln, and other senior advisors and military leaders.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkey Balances Carbon Interests with Green Ambitions
Complicating Turkey's COP31 bid is Ankara's diplomatic distancing from the West in recent years, coupled with mounting democratic backsliding, underscored by the recent arrest of Erdoan's leading political rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who maintains his jailing is politically motivated. To secure COP31, Turkey is expected to engage in high-level dialogue seeking support from Western Europe, North America and New Zealand. According to Ümit ?ahin, a prominent Turkish climate expert and the coordinator of climate change studies at the Istanbul Policy Center, Turkey's ability to secure COP31 will require some adjustments to the government's present foreign political course. 'Turkey needs to move beyond seemingly logical reasons such as fossil fuels or carbon footprints and instead make a fully political intervention, which perhaps could be an argument that Turkey will further align itself with the West,' ?ahin said in a recent interview with Turkish news outlet T24. 'As long as these steps are not taken, EU support cannot be secured, and it seems very difficult for Turkey to win.' Australia's COP31 bid has experienced a hiccup since the UN climate summit in Baku. According to a report published by the Australian Associated Press, some elements within the country's coalition government believe hosting a global summit would not be a wise expenditure of taxpayer funds. But Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen sought to tamp down speculation that Australia might back out. 'We are bidding to host COP31 in partnership with the Pacific because it is in Australia's national interest to bring down energy bills and emissions with reliable renewables while safeguarding our international relationships,' the AAP quoted Bowen as saying. Perhaps surprisingly, Turkish civil society organizations – which have come under growing pressure from Erdo?an's regime in recent years, and are often at odds with the government's climate policies – generally are supportive of the government's COP31 bid. Experts argue that hosting the summit could push Turkey toward adopting more decisive climate policies. ?ahin notes that securing COP31 could encourage Turkey to take more concrete steps, such as phasing out coal and enacting stronger environmental protections. Environmental organizations, including Greenpeace, also have voiced support for Turkey's bid, with Berkan Özyer, program director of Greenpeace Mediterranean, commenting that hosting COP31 could give Turkey's climate movement a much-needed boost by encouraging bolder decision-making. Whether or not Turkey can win EU support for its bid could be the determining factor in the COP31 hosting competition. With the EU seeking to bolster its energy security — and Turkey well positioned to assist through the Southern Gas Corridor and renewed high-level dialogue — Ankara holds valuable cards. Yet, ongoing concerns over democratic backsliding cast a shadow over its credibility. By Ata Turkoglu via More Top Reads From this article on
