Islamabad: Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their longstanding strategic partnership during a high-level meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the Foreign Office on Sunday.
The meeting took place as part of ongoing regional consultations in Islamabad, where the Turkish foreign minister is visiting alongside his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Egypt to discuss the evolving regional situation and coordinated efforts for de-escalation.
During the talks, Senator Ishaq Dar highlighted the deep-rooted, historic, and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, emphasizing that the relationship is built on shared history, cultural affinity, and mutual respect.
He expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relations and reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to expand cooperation with Türkiye across diverse sectors of mutual interest.
The two sides conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, exploring avenues to further enhance collaboration in trade, investment, defense, and regional connectivity.
Both leaders underscored the importance of sustained engagement to deepen the strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations.
In addition to bilateral matters, the discussion also focused on recent regional developments, particularly the evolving situation in Iran. Both leaders stressed the need for dialogue, diplomacy, and continued engagement to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Reaffirming their unwavering support for each other’s core national interests, Pakistan and Türkiye agreed to maintain close coordination on regional and international issues.
They also pledged to continue working together to strengthen their strategic partnership and contribute to broader regional peace efforts.
The visit reflects the growing diplomatic engagement in Islamabad, as key regional players come together to deliberate on pressing geopolitical challenges and explore pathways toward stability and cooperation.
