ANKARA:
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed their promise. on environment to improve excellent two-way communications with new height by infusion new power up to twoway cooperation in various fields.
Speaking at a joint press conference, the two leaders said they had a “very productive” meeting and agreed to further improve their relationship. in fields of tourism, education, logistics, civil aviation and communications.
Shehbaz met Erdogan on in second day of his three day official visit to Turkey. During the visit prime minister also spoke at the Turkish-Pakistani business forum and held separate meetings with leading Turkish businessmen.
at the joint news conference, Shehbaz said he had very productive talks with President Erdogan and expressed the hope that under the dynamic leadership of Turkish President, bilateral ties will expand new height.
He announced what a strong business a delegation from Turkey will visit Pakistan at the end of this month. “The visit… will give an additional impetus trade and investment cooperation,” Shehbaz said, confirming his resolve make the visit result-oriented.
He also welcomed by President Erdogan announcement of conducting next session of The High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) is the main platform at the leadership level – in Islamabad in month of September.
Shehbaz said that the two peoples have always supported each other. in testing times as well as on questions of their main interests. “Pakistan and Turkey are partners of all times. A lot of challenges faced two nations are the same, prime minister stated.
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He referred to the recent launch of PNS BADR, a MILGEM corvette jointly built by Pakistan and Turkey, as an “example of our wonderful collaboration.” Erdogan, on stressed on this occasion that Pakistan and Turkey are cooperating closely in defense sector.
“Turkey is ready to further strengthen bilateral relations. with Brotherly country Pakistan,” the President said. He added that strategic economic framework an agreement was signed between the two countries strengthen bilateral trade.
He said trade volume between Turkey and Pakistan exceeded of 1 billion dollars which is highest since 2010. The President called on the Turkish business people invest in Pakistan.
“Pakistan and Turkey are working to further improve their relationship in fields of tourism, education, logistics, civil aviation and communications,” he said. “Turkey supports Pakistan in his efforts against terrorism”.
Erdogan repeated Turkey’s statement. support for permission of Kashmir issue resolutions of United Nations. Shahbaz praised Turkey’s resilience support on Kashmir dispute. He said India’s actions pose a threat to regional peace and stability.
He said that the partnership between Pakistan and Turkey for eternal good. “We have worked together to advance the common goal of peaceful and stable Afghanistan. He assured Turkey of Pakistan full support on her main questions.
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Shehbaz confirmed that Pakistan support to Turkey over Northern Cyprus and decided that Pakistan is worth with Turkey in this is fight against terrorism and terrorist groups like PKK [Kurdistan Workers’ Party]. “Enemies of Turkey enemies of Pakistan,” he said. added.
Earlier, the leaders of the two countries witnessed the signing of various agreements and memorandums of understanding for enhanced cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interests.
Earlier, President Erdogan warmly received Prime Minister Shehbaz on his arrival in the Presidential Complex. On this occasion, both leaders were introduced to the delegations of two countries.
Business Forum
During his visit to Turkey, Prime Minister Shehbaz attended the Pakistan-Turkey Business Council organized by the Foreign Economic Relations Council (DEIK). Speaking at the forum, Shehbaz invited Turkish investors to explore various sectors of the Pakistani economy.
“Energy Sector of Pakistan with its huge potential in Hydel, thermal, coal, wind and solar fields can prove ideal for Turkish investors,” said Shehbaz leading businessmen and investors from Turkey and Pakistan.
“Given the growing demand for energy and the high global energy prices Pakistan desperately needs improvement in its energy sector. Pakistan can benefit from Turkey’s experience in building and dam management for water conservation,” he said. added.
“Number of leading Turkish investors already made investments in Pakistan,” Shehbaz said, stressing that Turkish investments in Pakistan would be win-win situation for both countries.
Review of economic and investment opportunities in Pakistan, prime minister emphasized his attention on energy, housing, textiles, infrastructure development agro-industrial complex, oil and gas sector.
He also emphasized that Turkish textile companies can explore this sector for joint ventures, especially for intra-industry trade and become partners in regional and global value chains. He also invited Turkish firms related to the agro-industrial and dairy sectors.
In the beginning, DEIK President Nail Olpak and Chairman of Turkish-Pakistani Business Council Ahmet Cengiz Özdemir introduced the participating companies and informed prime minister about Turkish investments in Pakistan.
Shehbaz also held separate meetings with Turkish investors. He said that, unfortunately, a conspiracy had been set up to discourage investment. in Pakistan. However, he added it’s his governmentThe company’s priority was to help all investors by solving their problems.
The Delegation expressed keen interest in projects in energy and construction industries. The Turkish firm Siyahkalem, headed by Cengiz Ozdemir, expressed confidence in measures taken by him government encourage foreign investment in Pakistan.
The delegations included Arcelic Commercial Director Kan Dingser, Chief Executive Officer of Zorlu Energy, Albayrak President Ahmed Albayrak and Hayat Kimya Vice President Ali Zaibuk. They expressed their interest in volume up of investments in Pakistan.
Previously prime minister visited the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey, and laid a wreath there. prime minister noticed a minute of silence in respect great Turkish leader.
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