Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed the close partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye during talks in Istanbul, highlighting cooperation on trade, investment and regional diplomacy.
Speaking at a joint press conference following discussions at the Vahdettin Palace, Sharif described the relationship as rooted in shared history, mutual support and longstanding people-to-people ties.
Key developments:
- Leaders reviewed measures to expand bilateral trade towards a previously agreed target of $5 billion.
- Discussions covered investment, industrial cooperation and broader economic relations.
- Pakistan reiterated its support for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
- Both leaders emphasised dialogue, diplomacy and mutual respect as key principles for resolving international disputes.
Sharif also thanked Türkiye for its support during periods of crisis and expressed appreciation for Ankara’s backing of Pakistan on regional issues. He said both governments were committed to translating agreements into practical cooperation aimed at strengthening economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
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