Pakistan, Turkey to promote ties in diverse areas with focus on economy, trade

ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim have agreed to bolster bilateral relations in diverse areas with particular focus on trade and economy.

Prime Minister while addressing a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart on the sidelines of the 9th D-8 Summit appreciated Turkey for supporting the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir fighting for their right to self-determination promised under the UN resolution.

He was also appreciative of Turkey for raising voice for Rohingya Muslims and Palestinians.

Earlier the two leaders in their bilateral meeting had a candid discussion on ways and means to further strengthen the multi-faceted relations between the two brotherly nations.

Prime Minister also appreciated Turkey’s strong support for Pakistan’s NSG membership.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Pakistan will continue to provide all possible support to Turkey on its issues of national interest, including Cyprus.

About the situation in Afghanistan, he said, Turkey has always played a very constructive role in facilitating peace through better relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The Prime Minister also acknowledged Turkey’s role in finding a political situation to the conflict in Syria as well as for graciously hosting millions of refugees.

The Prime Minister appreciated Turkey’s leadership in uniting the Muslim Ummah, as the Chair of the OIC, in the aftermath of the imposition of illegal restrictions by Israel around Al Haram Al Sharif and Al Aqsa mosque.