Reaffirming the exceptional nature of Pakistan-Turkey political relationship, Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed the importance of transforming it into a robust economic partnership.
The PM was talking to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who called on him on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Pakistan-Turkey bilateral relations and regional and international issues were discussed in detail. The shared resolve on both sides to further upgrade trade, investment, defence, educational and cultural cooperation was reaffirmed.
The prime minister emphasised the importance of working to combat Islamophobia and promote better understanding of the reverence Muslims have for Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The PM thanked Turkey for its steadfast support on the Jammu & Kashmir dispute and highlighted the detrimental Indian actions posing a threat to peace and security. In the regional context, the PM underscored the importance Pakistan attached to a peaceful solution of the conflict in Afghanistan. In this regard, he highlighted Pakistan’s positive contribution to the Afghan peace process and the imperative for all Afghan stakeholders to work for bringing down violence leading to ceasefire and securing an inclusive and broad-based political settlement.
It was agreed to maintain high-level exchanges and further build Pakistan-Turkey strategic relationship to the mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples.
