Islamabad / Ankara: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif’s telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the two leaders reiterated their determination to further advance cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.
According to the press wing of the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif contacted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by telephone and congratulated him and the people of Turkey on Eid-ul-Fitr.
The Prime Minister also prayed for the victims of the February 6 earthquake in South-Eastern Turkey and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to stand with Turkey during the recovery and reconstruction phase.
President Erdoğan warmly responded to the Prime Minister’s Eid greetings and expressed his special brotherly feelings and love for the people of Pakistan.
The Turkish President thanked the Pakistani people and government for standing by him during the earthquake and conveyed that he would never forget Pakistan’s help.
The Turkish President while appreciating the Prime Minister’s visit to Turkey after the earthquake said that he will always remember the leadership shown by Pakistan.
In their conversation, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the excellent bilateral relations between the brotherly countries and reiterated their determination to further advance cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, especially trade, economy, food security and alternative energy.
They also reiterated their commitment to stay in close touch with each other on all important regional and global issues.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also invited President Erdogan to visit Pakistan, which he accepted.
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