Pakistan and Turkiye have underscored their shared resolve to further strengthen cooperation for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Muslim world and beyond.
The resolve was expressed at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Tianjin, China, on Sunday.
Both leaders reviewed the current state of Pakistan-Turkiye relations and expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in bilateral ties. They noted with appreciation the steady increase in high-level exchanges and cooperation across a broad spectrum, including political, economic, defense, and security domains.
The Turkish President offered sincere condolences over the loss of precious lives and property as a result of the ongoing floods across various parts of Pakistan. He also expressed his country's solidarity with the people of Pakistan and said that the Government and people of Turkiye stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in this hour of need.
The two sides exchanged views on key regional and international developments. They expressed grave concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed their shared commitment to using international platforms to advocate for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and to condemn the ongoing Israeli aggression and genocidal policies.
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