National News

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan and Turkey are
two pivotal states, witnessing instability, conflict and
transformational developments in their respective regions.
“President Erdogan and I agreed that a close Pak-Turkey
relationship served as a powerful factor of stability in this
troubled environment,” he said.
He said Pakistan was committed to a peaceful
neighbourhood and along with Turkey, the joint efforts for
security and development in the region would continue.
“As indispensable partners, Pakistan and Turkey would
continue to make efforts for peace, security and development
in the region and beyond.”
He mentioned that 2017 marked the 70th anniversary of
Pak-Turk diplomatic relations.
Nawaz Sharif acknowledged Turkey’s support to Pakistan
at Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), adding that it resulted in
strengthening Pakistan’s position at the forum.
President Erdogan thanked Prime Minister Sharif for a
very warm welcome extended to him in his second home,
Pakistan.
He expressed satisfaction that Pakistan and Turkey were
making progress in the areas of economy, trade and culture,
besides strengthening ties in defence and energy sectors.
He said Turkey would soon be hosting the fifth summit of
the High Level Strategic Council.
The Turkish President expressed satisfaction over the
cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ensure peace
and hoped that it would help overcome the menace of terrorism.