Pak-Turkey Relations “Extraordinary” - Envoy

ANKARA, Nov 5: Pakistan-Turkey relations are of extraordinary nature and a huge reservoir of emotions and goodwill of the two countries is making them further stronger. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey H.E. Mr. Tariq Azizuddin said this while briefing a visiting delegation of officers of Senior Management Course of the National Management College who are currently on a study tour of Turkey.
The Ambassador informed that efforts are being made by both Pakistan and Turkey to translate the excellent brotherly relations into good economic ties. In this direction, current annual volume of bilateral trade shall be enhanced from existing US$ 780 million to US$ 2 billion by the year 2012, he added.
“Improving communication links between the two countries are also being explored,” said Mr. Azizuddin. As the initiative of the President of Pakistan, improving rail link between Pakistan and Turkey through Iran is also pursued. He informed that a truck caravan of Economic Cooperation Organization member countries recently completed its journey from Islamabad to Istanbul that highlights the viability of road transport in the region.
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