Turkish foreign, defence ministers visiting Pakistan PHOTO / VIDEO

On the evening of July 8, a high-level Turkish delegation arrived in Pakistan with the aim of further strengthening the brotherly ties between the two countries.

The delegation, comprising Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Güler—who arrived separately—was welcomed by Pakistan’s Additional Secretary for West Asia, Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani, Caliber.Az reports via Pakistani media.

The Foreign Minister of Turkiye, Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan, arrived in Islamabad on an official visit. He was received by Additional Secretary (West Asia), Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani.

During his official engagements in Pakistan, all important issues of mutual interest will… pic.twitter.com/sL9RmKzG5r

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 8, 2025

"All important issues of mutual interest will be discussed. The visit reflects the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual trust," Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a post on X.

Diplomatic sources in Islamabad and Türkiye say that the delegation is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, as well as Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.

By Khagan Isayev