Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Pacaci called on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Ministry of Interior. During the meeting Pakistan-Turkey relations and matters of mutual interest were discussed. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in areas of counter-terrorism, police, and civil armed forces, as well as to increase the number of flights between Pakistan and Turkey.
Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Pacaci strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Balochistan, saying that Turkiye had also faced terrorism in the past but had overcome it and now the situation is much better. He offered Turkiye’s full cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
Federal Interior Minister stated that Pakistan as a nation has made immense sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
He said that the Pakistan’s Army, Police, Rangers, FC, and every segment of the nation has made history by rendering invaluable sacrifices. He said that Pakistan will welcome Turkiye’s cooperation in counter-terrorism.
Mohsin Naqvi said that he will visit Turkiye in October on the invitation of the Turkish Government and will propose measures to further strengthen bilateral cooperation during the said visit. He said that Pakistan wants to further strengthen its brotherly relations with Turkiye. He highlighted that Pakistanis consider Turkey as their second home.
Interior Minister appreciated Dr. Pacaci’s services for strengthening Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral relations. He congratulated him on his appointment as Special Envoy of the OIC for combating Islamophobia and expressed good wishes for his new assignment and future endeavors.
