Islamabad
June 03, 2016: President of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistan
and Turkey are bound together in fraternal bonds which are rooted in shared
history, religion and culture. The President said this while talking to
Minister of National Defence of Turkey Mr. Fikri Işık, who along with a
delegation called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Friday.
The
President praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s democratic measures
and congratulated on formation of new government under the leadership of Binali
Yildirim. The President also congratulated Fikri Işık on being appointed as
Minister of National Defence.
President
Mamnoon said that Pakistan is committed to peace and stability in Afghanistan
and appreciated Turkey’s participation in the process for peace in Afghanistan.
The President commended signing of agreement between Pakistan, Turkey and Qatar
for training of personnel and transfer of technology.
The
President thanked Turkey for gifting Pakistan Trainer-37 aircrafts and hoped
that the two brotherly countries would increase cooperation in the defence
field and benefit from each other’s expertise.
The
President invited Turkish delegation to participate in IDEAS-2016 to be held in
November this year in Pakistan. The President appreciated Turkish assistance
during natural disasters and calamities adding that this reflects commitment
from both sides to extend support to each other during testing times.
The
President extended his sympathies over tragic loss of lives in recent suicide
attacks in Turkey and underlined that both countries are united to uproot the
menace of terrorism and extremism.
Turkish
Minister of National Defence Fikri Işık termed Pakistan-Turkish relations “as
being special” and said that he is extremely happy that his first foreign visit
after assuming office is to Pakistan. Mr. Işık said that cooperation between
the two countries in trade and defence sectors is below actual potential and
called for steps to increase bilateral collaboration in these fields. He stated
that the people of Turkey hold Pakistan in highest esteem and affection. The
Turkish Defence Minister reiterated his country’s resolve to continue efforts
for achieving peace in Afghanistan and hoped that the Quadrilateral
Coordination Group’s efforts in this regard will bear fruit.
President Mamnoon wished the
visiting delegation a productive and comfortable stay in Pakistan. The President
also conveyed best wishes on his behalf and on behalf of the people of Pakistan
for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Prime Minister Binali
Yildirim and the people of Turkey.
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