Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Türkiye on Friday after concluding official engagements in Iran. He attended funeral prayers and a condolence ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader before leaving Tehran. The visit reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran during a period of national mourning. Earlier, the prime minister participated in the condolence ceremony alongside Deputy […]
Pakistan-Türkiye relations
Pakistan, Türkiye boost maritime transport cooperation
Pakistan and Türkiye agreed to strengthen cooperation in maritime affairs and transport during high-level talks in Istanbul. The agreement aims to improve economic connectivity, modern infrastructure, and sustainable growth between both countries. Businesses, investors, and trade sectors in Pakistan and Türkiye are expected to benefit from the expanded partnership. The understanding was reached during a […]
Pakistan reaffirms strong ties with Turkiye, Gulf Nations amid tensions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Turkiye and other Gulf countries, expressing readiness to support efforts aimed at de-escalation and peaceful dialogue in the region. In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, his family, and the people of Turkiye, highlighting […]
Pakistan appreciates Turkiye peace role
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged Turkiye’s role in promoting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan during a call with Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The development matters as it supports regional stability during a temporary Eid ceasefire. The move affects diplomatic relations and ongoing security efforts in the region. According to an official statement, both leaders discussed the […]
Army chief hosts Türkiye’s energy minister for key talks
Turkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the General Headquarters, according to ISPR. Both sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, focusing on the energy sector and broader strategic collaboration. The discussion highlighted opportunities for joint projects […]
Pakistan and Türkiye pledge to boost ties, aim for $5 billion trade
Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation, aiming to raise their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion in the coming years. This agreement was made during the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yaşar Güler to Islamabad, where they met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and […]