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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Saturday strongly condemned the attempt to undermine democracy by a
failed coup in Turkey and reaffirmed full support to its democratic
institutions.
A statement released by the PM House quoted the Prime Minister
as saying “we deeply admire the resolve of the brave and resilient
Turkish people, who stood up against the forces of darkness and
anarchy to express their support and commitment to democracy.”
The Prime Minister in his remarks on the failed coup attempt
in Turkey said “we express our complete support and solidarity with
President Erdogan, the democratically elected government of Turkey
and the democratic institutions of Turkey.”
Pakistan reaffirms its abiding interest in a democratic,
peaceful and stable Turkey, the Prime Minister said.
“We wish to convey our prayers and good wishes for President
Erdogan’s well-being and welfare of the people of Turkey as well as
the unity of the Islamic Ummah.”
The Prime Minister said Pakistan highly values its strong and
historic ties with Turkey.
He said Pakistan deeply appreciates President Erdogan’s
steadfast support as also the support of the people of Turkey to
Pakistan on all occasions, whenever the need arose.
“I wish to reaffirm full support of the Government and people
of Pakistan to the elected Leadership and Government and the people
of Turkey,” the Prime Minister said.