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5 days ago
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Inaugural meeting of Pakistan-Turkiye JSC held
ISLAMABAD: The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on Security, Defence and Intelligence was held Thursday in Islamabad. The Turkish delegation was led by Director General for South Asia, Ambassador Cihad Erginay, and the Pakistani side was headed by the Additional Secretary (Afghanistan and West Asia), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani. The JSC on Security, Defence and Intelligence was created after the 7th Session of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) between Pakistan and Türkiye on 12-13 February 2025. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
09-07-2025
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Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm commitment to boost ties, target $5 billion trade volume
Pakistan and Türkiye on Wednesday reaffirmed their resolve to deepen strategic and economic cooperation, targeting a bilateral trade volume of $5 billion in the coming years, state-run APP reported. The understanding came during the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defence Yasar Güler to Islamabad. They held meetings with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar under the framework of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides reiterated the historic and brotherly nature of Pakistan-Türkiye relations, rooted in shared history, culture, and faith. Dar appreciated the growing momentum in bilateral cooperation and emphasized the need to further expand collaboration in areas such as trade, investment, and energy. Top Turkish officials to visit Pakistan Wednesday, source says Fidan, delivering greetings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to enhancing the multifaceted partnership with Islamabad. The visit also marked the inaugural session of the Joint Commission under the HLSCC, co-chaired by the two foreign ministers. 'All twelve Joint Standing Committees working under the HLSCC framework have either met or are scheduled to meet soon,' the MoFA statement noted, terming this a sign of concrete progress on earlier commitments. In addition, preparations are underway for the upcoming session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), which will be co-chaired by Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler and Pakistan's Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan. The platform is expected to further bolster economic and sectoral cooperation between the two countries. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, stability, and development in the region. The sustained high-level engagement, both countries noted, reflects a shared resolve to transform strategic goodwill into tangible outcomes through institutional mechanisms.
Business Recorder
04-07-2025
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PM Shehbaz discusses trade, regional peace with Presidents of Turkiye, Iran, Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held bilateral meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian, and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. 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. In his meeting with the Iranian president, PM Shehbaz appreciated President Pezeshkian's leadership and lauded Iran's decision to reach a ceasefire during the recent crisis. The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the people and Government of Iran and Pakistan's strong commitment to continue working closely with Iran for peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy. President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan's strong diplomatic support to Iran, including at the international forums, during the crisis and thanked him for Pakistan's vital role in de-escalating the conflict. During the meeting with Uzbek president, both leaders expressed their satisfaction on the strong ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and Uzbekistan at both bilateral and multilateral levels. The two sides underscored the cultural, civilizational and historical ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan which provide a solid foundation for robust partnership in multiple domains. The two leaders agreed to enhance collaboration in diverse fields including trade and investment, connectivity, energy, regional security, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. During the meeting, the leaders emphasized the importance of regional integration and connectivity projects, particularly Trans-Afghan Railway Project. To this end, the two leaders agreed on visits of their senior Ministers to Tashkent and Islamabad to finalise necessary agreements on these subjects. Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and diversify the longstanding brotherly cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders also shared perspectives on regional and global issues of common concern.
Business Recorder
04-07-2025
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PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan discuss defence, regional peace on ECO sidelines
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thuday held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. 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.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
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‘Pakistan, Türkiye friendship form foundation of global peace'
ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar, stated that the friendship and sincere brotherhood between Pakistan and Türkiye form the foundation of global peace and serve as an example for the international community. She made these remarks during the prize distribution ceremony of a painting competition held at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, organised by the Yunus Emre Institute and Education Counsellor office on the theme of Pakistan-Türkiye friendship. On this occasion, the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, Dr Mehmet Irfan, and the Head of the Pakistan Chapter of the Yunus Emre Institute, Dr Halil Tokar, also addressed the gathering. Minister Wajiha Qamar said that the friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye is not bound by time or circumstances. This is why both brotherly nations become restless to assist one another in times of trial, as if they are one and the same entity. The sincere role played by Türkiye during the recent Pakistan-India conflict reaffirmed this truth. She congratulated the Yunus Emre Institute for organising the painting competition and described it as a creative effort to pass on the sincere love between the two nations to future generations — an initiative that should continue. She also congratulated the students who won in the competition. Ambassador Dr Mehmet Irfan congratulated the award-winning students and said that the artworks submitted by 1,500 participating students were not just paintings but a vivid representation of the deep friendship between the two brotherly countries. He added that the children have given us new hope through the power of their imagination. Dr Halil Tokar remarked that Pakistan and Türkiye may be two countries, but they share one nation within. The Yunus Emre Institute will continue to work toward fostering cultural unity between them. The painting competition organised by the Yunus Emre Institute was held in two categories. In the first category (ages 7–11), Syed Shaheed Talha secured first position, Hadiya Amjad second, and Aniya Haroon third. Special prizes were awarded to Syeda Tayyaba Ghayur, Paghanda Ilyas, and Zarwa Naeem Khan. In the second category (ages 12–16), Zainab Azhar, Rumaisa Fatima, and Aamna Jawad won first, second, and third places respectively, while Muhammad Saeed Awan, Saud Ajmal, Rumaisa Asif, Minha bint Khalid, and Rumaisa Anwar received special prizes. The first, second, and third position holders were awarded cash prizes of PKR 100,000, PKR 50,000, and PKR 25,000 respectively, while each recipient of the special prizes received PKR 10,000. The Yunus Emre Institute organised this painting competition in connection with Türkiye's National Sovereignty and Children's Day. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
