- Prime Minister Shehbaz will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- A high-level delegation accompanies prime minister.
- prime minister is in Turkey for three-day official visit.
ANKARA/ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed on Tuesday in Turkish capital for three day visit first since the adoption office last month.
High-level delegation including Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Investment Council Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, prime ministers special assistants Tarik Fatemi and Fahad Hussein – accompany prime Minister of Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari join delegation later on.
How prime minister landed at Ankara Esenboga Airport, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi, senior government official and diplomatic personnel welcomed the prime minister.
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Besides,out contingent of Turkish army saluted prime minister.
During your visit prime minister will be tete-a-tete with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, followed by negotiations at the delegation level.
In addition to discussing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkey, the two leaders also exchange opinions on regional and international questions. They will also issue a joint press statement after their meetings.
Like both countries celebrate 75th anniversary of creation of diplomatic relations, both leaders will jointly present a logo marking the beginning of celebrations.
prime minister extensive interaction planned with leading Turkish businessmen and potential investors from various sectors.
He will also take part in the Pakistan-Turkey Business Council Forum, hosted in cooperation with DEIK (Turkish Council for Foreign Economic Relations).
BUT business a delegation from Pakistan consisting of representatives of leading companies through various sectors will also participate in in business engagements.
“More needs to be done to strengthen bilateral trade’
Shortly before departure for Ankara Prime Minister Shehbaz said it was time for Pakistan and Turkey to “use their excellent ties to improve bilateral relations.”
“leaving for visit to Turkey. The time has come for Pakistan and Turkey are using their excellent bonds to improve bilateral relations. Era of regional connection, sharing development & common fate is calling for fresh approach. Watch forward discuss it with my brother @RTErdogan,” he tweeted.
Before he left, in Interview with Anadolu Agency, prime minister assured the activation of bilateral trade with Ankara, promising to make Pakistan an independent and politically stable state.
prime minister said Pakistan and Turkey enjoy exemplary relationship, “firmly in common religious, cultural and linguistic ties”.
He said two countries had each other back against all challenges during last seven plushalf decade of diplomatic relations.
“Pakistan and Turkey support each other on all questions of basic national interest, whether it be Jammu and Kashmir or Northern Cyprus,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in response to a question.
The prime minister thanked the republic of Turkey and its leadership for fundamental support on in issue of Kashmir.
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