New Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wherein two sides agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, defence and security domain. In the meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the two leaders discussed the bilateral matters, regional and global developments, according to a PM Office press release. Both the leaders assessed preparations for the upcoming 7th session of Pakistan-Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) to be held in Islamabad in the near future. The two leaders also discussed regional and global developments, especially the ongoing genocide and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. They called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and end of hostilities.

Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated Türkiye’s firm and consistent support for the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). During the meeting, President Erdogan expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s economic policies, which have played a crucial role in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy and commended his leadership and commitment to economic reforms. Furthermore, President Erdogan also extend his heartfelt birthday wishes to Prime Minister Shehbaz who celebrated his 73rd Birthday this week. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif said “The way the Turkish President highlighted the issue touched the hearts of all those listening to him in the Assembly hall.” Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Turkey have brotherly relations and that President Erdogan would soon pay a visit to Pakistan.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan