Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that Pakistan has secured a mediatory role due to the sincere support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, underscoring the depth of historic ties between Pakistan and Turkiye.
He said Istanbul is a city that connects Asia and Europe, adding that Turkiye is regarded as a strong and loyal ally of Pakistan. He stated that the relations between the two countries are rooted in a long history of cooperation and mutual support dating back to the Turkish War of Independence.
PM says subcontinent Muslims backed Turkiye’s struggle
The prime minister said Muslims of the subcontinent, under the leadership of Ali Brothers, supported Turkiye’s struggle, while Ankara continued to extend support to Pakistan in difficult times.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan and Türkiye have always stood united in testing times, stressing that the opportunity for peace in the Middle East must be fully availed. Addressing the Pakistan–Türkiye Business to Business Conference, he said the peace mission,… pic.twitter.com/fdYeKPwvjg
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PM Shehbaz said Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in the negotiations between the United States and Iran were carried out with sincere intent and resulted in a ceasefire, calling for the opportunity to be used to strengthen peace and regional cooperation.
Pakistan to learn from Turkiye’s industrial transformation: PM
He said that Turkiye had undergone major industrial transformation under President Erdoğan, adding that Islamabad looked forward to learning from Turkiye’s experience in energy, privatisation, transport systems, distribution networks, and renewable energy investment.
The premier said that relations between the two countries were not only political but deeply fraternal, and said work was under way to remove barriers to trade and increase investment flows.
Turkish vice-president Cevdet Yilmaz welcomes PM Shehbaz’s visit
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz welcomed the visit of the prime minister and his delegation, adding that the bilateral relations had shown continuous progress and that economic cooperation would remain central in the coming phase.
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Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz says Pakistan played a significant role in efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East, reaffirming that Pakistan and Türkiye have always stood shoulder to shoulder in challenging times. Addressing the Pakistan–Türkiye Business… pic.twitter.com/EHVIwgZfLe
Pakistan's commitment toward business-friendly investment climate
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said the world was witnessing rapid changes requiring stronger economic partnerships, adding that Pakistan remained committed to a business-friendly environment and attracting investment in technology, energy, and mining sectors.
Turkish minister highlights significant scope for deeper economic partnership
Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said there was significant potential to expand bilateral trade and transform relations into a deeper economic partnership.
Erdogan reaffirms Turkiye-Pakistan cooperation under peace and prosperity MoU
At a joint press conference, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Turkiye would continue to support cooperation with Pakistan on regional and international matters, noting the importance of the memorandum of understanding signed between the two sides for peace and prosperity.
Addressing a joint stakeout with President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan and Türkiye are bound by a bond that lives in the hearts of their people. He recalled Türkiye’s unwavering support during Pakistan’s most difficult moments,… pic.twitter.com/rrYlpbRVM7
— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) July 4, 2026
