Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday, assured Turkey of Turkey’s “firm support” during its testing times, Radio Pakistan informed of,
Turkish President prays for victims during talks devastating flood in Balochistan. Monsoon rains have wreaked havoc this year, leading to the death of more than 50 people in the state so far.
On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, PM Shahbaz extended warm greetings to the people of Turkey on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, to which Erdogan replied. PM recalls his recent meeting The state broadcaster reported that Turkiye was accorded warm hospitality for him and his delegation.
The two dignitaries also exchanged views on regional and international peace and security matters, including enhancing cooperation to address global energy and food crises.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister resolved to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of trade, investment, energy and other important sectors. He said he looked forward to welcoming President Erdogan to the seventh session of the High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) in Pakistan in September this year.
Earlier in the day, the premier congratulated the Muslim ummah and foreign Pakistanis on Eid-ul-Adha. In a tweet, he said that the holy day was a message of sacrifice and complete devotion to Allah, emphasizing that Muslims across the world have to play a collective role in helping the deserving and destitute.
On Friday, the PM also held telephonic conversations with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani.