Pakistan seeks strengthening of bilateral cooperation with Turkey

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is looking forward to enhance bilateral cooperation with Turkey in fields of trade, defence and others, ARY News reported on Thursday.

These remarks were made by the PM, during his meeting with Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, who called on him at his office today in Islamabad today.

PM Khan while expressing satisfaction over bilateral ties between both the Islamic countries, said people of Pakistan loves Turkish leadership, especially Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Mr Khan hoped for enhancement of bilateral ties between Pakistan and Turkey in diverse fields like defence, trade and others.

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Earlier this week, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad and invited him to visit Turkey.

During the meeting, both sides discussed ways and means to further enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.

The Turkish minister congratulated the prime minister on behalf of Turkish leadership on being elected and assuming the office of the country’s chief executive.

He also conveyed Turkish president’s felicitation message to the prime minister and assured all possible support of Turkey to Pakistan. He also invited PM Khan to visit Turkey.

Mr Khan expressed satisfaction over the upward trajectory of Pak-Turkish bilateral relations. He extended an invitation to the Turkish president and other leaders to visit Pakistan.