PM: Pakistan supports further development of cooperation with Türkiye

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is desirous of further promoting bilateral cooperation with Türkiye in diverse fields including trade, investment, higher education, tourism and infrastructure development.

Sharif said this at a meeting with Turkish Ambassador to Islamabad Mehmet Pacaci, Radio Pakistan reports.

The Prime Minister said that Turkiye and Pakistan have long-standing historical ties based on common faith and mutual respect and the people of both countries have great respect for each other.

Referring to his meetings with Turk investment companies during his recent visit to Türkiye, the prime minister said now is the best time for foreign investment in Pakistan. He noted that government welcomes the deep interest of Turkish companies in this regard.

He said Pakistan looks forward to the visit of the Turkish president to Pakistan for the seventh meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperative Council.

The prime minister thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his hospitality.

Shehbaz Sharif was visiting Türkiye on June 3-4 to attend President Erdogan's inauguration ceremony.