Pakistan and Turkiye have expressed their commitment to continue working closely to deepen the bonds of friendship and bilateral cooperation.
This resolve was expressed during a meeting between Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Mehmet Pacaci in Islamabad.
During the meeting, they underscored the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Turkiye and Pakistan, emphasizing the shared interests and common values that bind the two nations together.
The minister expressed that Pakistan and Türkiye have excellent bilateral relations based on common faith, culture, values, civilization and historical linkages,” a news release said. Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral relations have been institutionalized under the forum of High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) under Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence relations under High Level Military Dialogue Meetings. Both sides showed satisfaction on areas of common interest, including security, counter-terrorism and developing situation in the region.
Meanwhile,Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov called on Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday. Welcoming the ambassador, the minister said Pakistan viewed Azerbaijan as an important country due to its strategic location, immense resources, progressive outlook and fast growing economy.
The minister highlighted the importance of bilateral brotherly relations between two countries which were based on historical, cultural and religious commonalities, a Defence Ministry news release said. Khawaja Asif expressed the desire to enhance defence relations, which had immense potential to grow to the benefit of both countries.
