During his call on Prime Minister
Binali Yildirim on 18 October, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq paid rich tributes to the
martyrs who laid down their lives in defense of Turkey ’s democracy on 15th
July. He recalled that the National Assembly and Senate of Pakistan had passed
unanimous resolutions, expressing complete support and solidarity with the
Turkish leadership, Government and people in the face of the coup attempt. The
Speaker underlined that the heroism of the Turkish people had set an example,
which would inspire others across the world. He also expressed condolences over
the loss of precious lives in recent terrorist attacks in Turkey , and reaffirmed Pakistan ’s support to Turkey in the face of all
challenges.
The Speaker also briefed the
Turkish Prime Minister on the gross and systematic violations of human rights
of the Kashmiri people and underscored the need for bringing to an end these
untold atrocities being perpetrated by the Indian occupation forces. He also underscored Pakistan ’s commitment to peaceful resolution of
the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN
Security Council resolutions.
The Speaker thanked Prime
Minister Binali Yildirim for Turkey ’s
consistent support to the Kashmir cause and Turkey ’s vital role as a member of
the OIC Contact Group on Jammu & Kashmir. He also lauded Turkey ’s strong
support for sending an OIC Fact Finding Mission to IOK to document the
systematic and arbitrary violations of human rights.
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim
stated that Turkey highly
valued Pakistan ’s prompt and
unequivocal support and solidarity against the 15th July coup
attempt, describing Pakistan as a true brother. He also
reaffirmed Turkey ’s support
for Pakistan ’s principled
stance for a just solution of the Kashmir
dispute.
The two sides also exchanged
views on the deepening partnership between Pakistan
and Turkey ,
with a strong emphasis on trade and economic cooperation. They agreed that the
earliest conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would provide a major
boost to the realization of the robust economic partnership envisioned by the
leadership on both sides.
Separately, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq
participated in the luncheon hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the
Speakers/Heads of Delegations attending the PUIC Executive Committee
meeting. During the luncheon, among
other things, developments in the Islamic world, situation in the Middle East , need for greater unity among Muslim
countries, and fight against terrorism came under discussion. The Speaker
shared Pakistan ’s
perspective on related issues including Kashmir .
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