Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a telephone call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, conveyed warm greetings to the government and people of Turkey on the happy occasion of Eidul Azha.
Reciprocating the warm greetings, President Erdogan also extended best wishes to the government and people of Pakistan.
During the course of their conversation, the Turkish President also offered prayers for the victims of devastating floods in Balochistan. Erdogan reaffirmed his government’s steadfast support to Pakistan during this testing time.
While recalling his recent visit to Turkey and warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation, the prime minister expressed his government’s firm resolve to further enhance bilateral cooperation, especially in areas of trade, investment, energy and other important sectors.
Both the leaders also exchanged views on regional and international peace and security matters, including enhancing cooperation for addressing global energy and food crises.
The prime minister said he was looking forward to welcoming President Erdogan for the 7th session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) in Pakistan in September 2022.
He hoped that the Erdogan’s visit would open up new avenues to broaden and deepen trade and investment ties between the two countries.
