PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan discuss defence, regional peace on ECO sidelines
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of Pakistan-Türkiye relations and exchanged views on key regional developments.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in all areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, regional connectivity, and investment.
PM arrives in Azerbaijan to attend ECO summit
The two leaders agreed to accelerate high-level exchanges between the two countries to ensure timely implementation of mutual understandings.
PM Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan's unwavering resolve to work closely with Türkiye in advancing shared goals of peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region.
The meeting underscored the growing strategic partnership between Islamabad and Ankara amid evolving regional and global dynamics.
The premier is on a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 17th ECO summit in Khankendi. On the sidelines, he also held separate meetings meetings with Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
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