Pakistan, Turkiye explore judicial, economic cooperation as high-level delegation visits Islamabad

Pakistan and Turkiye are moving towards a comprehensive economic and judicial partnership, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday, highlighting the centuries-old bond between the two nations.

The premier made the remarks while meeting a high-level delegation from the Constitutional Court of Turkiye, led by President Kadir Ozkaya, which visited Islamabad to discuss institutional collaboration.

During the meeting, officials reviewed avenues for knowledge exchange, including digital technology for faster judicial processes, climate change policy, counter-terrorism strategies, and immigration law enforcement. A recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) was cited as the first step in formalizing cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye’s judicial institutions.

President Ozkaya expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended to the delegation and highlighted the strong ties between the peoples of the two countries. He noted that the 64-year-old Constitutional Court of Turkiye is ready to launch a pilot project with Pakistan to share its experience and best practices.

The delegation included judges Ridvan Gulec and Recai Akyel, along with Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Naziroglu.

On the Pakistani side, the meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attorney General Mansoor Awan, Minister of State Barrister Aqeel Malik, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.

This structured approach prioritizes economic ties and institutional knowledge sharing, reflecting a deepening collaboration across governance, legal, and developmental sectors.