Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for a two-day visit to Türkiye on the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Prime Minister left for Ankara in response to the invitation extended by President Erdoğan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi also accompany the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the visit. Discussions will focus on bilateral relations, regional developments, and global issues. The strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye will be further strengthened.
It is worth noting that Pakistan and Türkiye, as long-standing allies and strategic partners, maintain a tradition of regular high-level exchanges, reflecting the extraordinary bonds of brotherhood between the two nations.
The two countries have also established a leadership-level mechanism in the form of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council to promote cooperation and coordination on matters of mutual interest. The 7th session of the council was held on February 12–13, 2025, in Islamabad and was jointly chaired by President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The recent meeting between the two leaders is a continuation of this robust dialogue and highlights the shared commitment to elevate the multifaceted partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye.
