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ISLAMABAD, (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain
Tuesday while admiring the remarkable spirit and tenacity of
the Turkish people who came out in defense of democracy said
the Pakistani people were proud of their Turkish brethren.
President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistan and
Turkey enjoy fraternal ties which are based on common and
shared bonds of history, culture, traditions, religion and
values.
The President conveyed his warmest congratulations to
the Turkish leadership and people on their triumph against the
assault on democracy on the night of July 15.
He was talking to Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut
Cavusoglu who called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The President said Pakistan was one of the first
countries to strongly and unequivocally condemn the attempted
coup and express its unflinching support and solidarity for
President Erdogan and democracy in Turkey.
President Mamnoon Hussain expressed condolences over the
loss of precious lives during the recent mutiny and the
terrorist attack at the Ataturk International Airport.
The President said Pakistan and Turkey have a long-
standing tradition of supporting each other on their
respective national issues such as Cyprus and Jammu and
Kashmir at all international forums and appreciated Turkey’s
steadfast support on the issue of Kashmir.
The President called for resolution of Kashmir dispute
in accordance with United Nations Security Council
resolutions.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu thanked the
government and the people of Pakistan for strongly supporting
the cause of democracy in Turkey during the recent failed coup
attempt.
He said Turkey highly values its bilateral relations
with Pakistan and expressed his resolve to further strengthen
them.
He assured that Turkey will continue to support Pakistan
in its fight against terrorism and reiterated his country’s
support for Pakistan’s efforts in establishing peace and
stability in the region.
The Foreign Minister said Turkey has always been
supporting the people of Kashmir for their right to self –
determination adding that his country will continue to extend
full support to Pakistan for attaining membership of Nuclear
Suppliers Group (NSG).
President Mamnoon Hussain asked the Foreign Minister to
convey his best wishes to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and
Prime Minister Binali Yildrim.