In a significant diplomatic engagement, the leadership of Pakistan and Turkiye convened in Baku on Saturday, solidifying their commitment to robust bilateral cooperation and joint action on international issues.
High-Level Talks on the Sidelines
The crucial meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place on the sidelines of the Victory Day Parade of Azerbaijan. Chief of the Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, was also present, underscoring the importance of the dialogue.
The leaders used the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of relations between the two brotherly nations. They unanimously reaffirmed their resolve to further deepen collaboration across all areas of mutual interest.
Strengthening a Historic Friendship
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic celebrations of the Pak-Türkiye Friendship Week, noting that these events powerfully reflect the strength of the deep-rooted and enduring bond shared by the people of both countries.
He underscored Pakistan's firm commitment to transforming its longstanding fraternal ties with Türkiye into a more substantial and expanded strategic partnership. This enhanced collaboration is envisioned to encompass political ties, defence cooperation, and significantly increased economic, trade, and investment linkages, alongside fostering deeper people-to-people connections.
Concrete Steps Forward
To translate this vision into actionable progress, the two leaders decided that a high-level Ministerial delegation from Turkiye will soon undertake a visit to Pakistan. This planned visit is expected to give concrete shape to the discussed areas of cooperation and identify new avenues for joint ventures.
Both nations agreed to continue their close coordination on pressing regional and international issues of mutual concern. A central pillar of their discussions was the shared goal to actively promote peace, stability, and prosperity not only in their immediate region but also across the wider Muslim world.
