Shehbaz in Istanbul to Boost Ties, Praise Turkish Solidarity
— May 25, 2025
ISTANBUL (AIA) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on Monday evening for a two-day official visit to Türkiye.
The visit is aimed at expressing gratitude to the people of Türkiye, and especially to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for their consistent and full support of Pakistan’s principled stance during the recent Pak-India tensions.
During the visit, the premier will meet the Turkish president to discuss ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including defence, economy, tourism, and culture.
Upon his arrival at Istanbul Airport, Shehbaz was received by Turkish Defence Minister Yashar Guler, the Governor of Istanbul, the President of the Pakistan-Türkiye Cultural Association, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Türkiye, the Consul General in Istanbul, senior Turkish government officials, and Pakistani diplomats stationed in Türkiye.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the PM on the visit.