Turkey's Erdogan reaffirms support to Pakistan on all issues

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further reinforce the special ties and growing cooperation between the two countries.

The reaffirmation was made during a meeting between Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, according to a statement.

Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is visiting Turkey along with a parliamentary delegation on the invitation of TGNA Speaker Ismail Kahraman. 

President Erdogan was accompanied by Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) Ismail Kahraman, Chairman of Turkey-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group Muhammet Balta, and other senior Turkish officials.

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq was accompanied by Convener of Pakistan-Turkey Friendship Group in the National Assembly, Pervaiz Malik, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey Sohail Mahmood.

During the meeting, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq lauded  the remarkable progress made by Turkey under President Erdogan’s stewardship, adding that it was a shining example for the Muslim Ummah to emulate.

He also conveyed best wishes from Pakistan for Turkey’s enhanced political development and economic progress in the future.

Reiterating Pakistan’s strong solidarity with the government and people of Turkey against the heinous coup attempt of July 15, the Speaker expressed deep admiration for the historic resistance by the Turkish people – led from the front by President Erdogan – against the illegal action, which served as an inspiration for people across the globe. 

President Erdogan conveyed his greetings for President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Noting the consistent growth in the multifaceted Turkey-Pakistan relationship, President Erdogan stressed that steps should continue to be taken to take the political, economic, trade, defence, defence industry, and cultural cooperation to newer levels.

Recalling his recent visit to Pakistan to attend the 13th Economic Coordination Organization (ECO) Summit in Islamabad, he hoped that the momentum generated by it would enable the regional countries to impart further depth to their economic initiatives.

President Erdogan also reaffirmed Turkey’s full support and solidarity for Pakistan on all issues and reiterated the resolve to further fortify bilateral ties.