President Erdoğan hosts President Dr. Arif Alvi

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted President Dr Arif Alvi in Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul on 15 August 2021. 

The Presidents were also accompanied by Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan and Pakistan’s First Lady Mrs. Samina Alvi. 

The two leaders held wide-ranging talks and discussed further strengthening of bilateral relations through implementation of the Strategic Economic Framework (SEF) that was signed in February 2020. 

 Both sides held detailed discussions on issues pertaining to Afghanistan. The two leaders discussed how Pakistan and Turkey could cooperate in dealing with the consequences of the extremely fluid situation in Afghanistan. 

Subsequent to the meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Erdoğan also had a discussion on the phone on developments in Afghanistan. 

 In his meeting with President Alvi, President Erdoğan also stated that he looked forward to hosting the meeting of the 7th High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in Turkey this year.   

President Dr. Alvi apprised President Erdoğan about the deteriorating human rights situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and thanked him for Turkey’s consistent support on the matter. 

President Dr. Alvi is visiting Turkey upon the invitation of President Erdoğan to participate in the launching ceremony of the first of the four MILGEM corvettes for the Pakistan Navy.

Telephone call between Turkish President and Pakistan Prime Minister

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Prime Minister Imran Khan today.  The two leaders reviewed the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan. 

The Prime Minister conveyed that Pakistan was extending facilitation in the evacuation of diplomatic personnel and staff of international organizations and others in Kabul, as requested. 

The Prime Minister added that at the NSC meeting tomorrow the evolving situation would be further deliberated upon. The two leaders would consult again after the meeting with a view to coordinating their efforts. 

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to continue all efforts in support of an inclusive political solution in Afghanistan.

Islamabad , 15 August 2021

Presidents of Pakistan and Turkey participate in the launching of the 1st MILGEM Class Corvette for Pakistan Navy

Launching ceremony of the first MILGEM class corvette (PNS Babur) for Pakistan Navy was held today at Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY). President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi and President of the Republic of Turkey Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan graced the occasion as chief guests.   

Mrs Samina Alvi, the First Lady launched the warship with a prayer. Both Presidents also jointly performed steel cutting of Akhisar, the offshore patrol vessel for Turkish Navy.   

Addressing the ceremony, President Dr. Arif Alvi said that both countries shared common objectives of promoting peace, stability and development in their respective regions. He highlighted that Pakistan and Turkey were further strengthening their cooperation across various spheres, particularly in defence, to deal with common challenges and new and emerging threats. 

 Thanking Turkey for construction of the PNS Babur within the timeline, the President emphasized that this project is a testimony of strong relations and expressed the hope that it would further boost defence collaboration between the two brotherly countries. President Dr. Arif Alvi lauded Turkey’s continuing support on Kashmir dispute and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support to Turkey on the Cyprus issue.   

In his address, President Erdoğan said that Turkey and Pakistan brotherhood and friendship is deep rooted in history and the people of Turkey have a special place in their hearts for Pakistan. He highlighted the enhanced collaboration between the two countries in various fields including defence production. He said despite the pandemic, Pakistan-Turkey bilateral trade is improving. He hoped that economic ties would further improve. President Erdogan stressed the need to closely work together to promote regional peace and stability including in Afghanistan.   

Speaker of Turkish Grand National Assembly Mustafa Sentop, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay, Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi, alongwith senior Turkish defence officials, including Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Yaşar Güler and Commander of Turkish Naval Forces Admiral Adnan Özbal also attended the ceremony.   

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Niazi in his remarks lauded the great achievement of MILGEM project. 

Earlier, upon his arrival at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard, the President was received by Turkish President Erdogan and was presented a guard of honour. 

 The contract for four MILGEM Class Corvettes for Pakistan Navy was signed in 2018. Under the contract, two ships were to be constructed at Istanbul Naval Shipyard and other two at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works. Induction of MILGEM warships in Pakistan Navy arsenal will augment Pakistan Navy’s capability and contribute in its efforts towards maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Pakistan and Turkey have reiterated their desire to further strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, particularly defence.

Pakistan and Turkey have reiterated their desire to further strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, particularly defence. Both sides emphasized the need to work together to overcome the challenges being faced by the Islamic World. This was discussed during a meeting between President Dr Arif Alvi and the visiting Turkish Defence Minister, General (R) Hulusi AKAR, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr Islamabad on 11 August. 

Welcoming the Turkish Defence Minister, the President said that Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with Turkey as both countries had long history of fraternal relations, based on common faith, values and mutual trust. He stated that Turkey was a brother and great friend which had always supported Pakistan at difficult times. He thanked the Turkish leadership for supporting Pakistan at the international fora on issues of core national interest, such as the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, FATF and NSG. 

The President appreciated the increasing defence cooperation between the two countries and expressed the hope that the signing of agreement on military training cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey, during the visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan in February 2020, would further enhance defence cooperation between the two sides. He reiterated Pakistan’s continued support to Turkey on Cyprus. 

The meeting also exchanged views over the current situation in Afghanistan. The President informed that Pakistan was making sincere efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan as Pakistan would be the major beneficiary of peace which had suffered a lot due to prolonged war in the neighbouring country. The President also highlighted the human rights violations being committed by India against the Muslim population of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). He urged the International community to play its role to resolve the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions. He deeply thanked Turkey for supporting Pakistan’s stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. 

The meeting also underlined the need for unity among the Muslim countries to address the challenge of animosity against Islam. General (R) Hulusi AKAR said that Pakistan was a brotherly country and Turkey wanted to enhance bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in various fields, particularly defence. He said that Turkey would continue to support Pakistan on Kashmir. The Turkish Defence Minister delivered an invitation to President Dr Arif Alvi from his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to visit Turkey. 

Turkish Minister of National Defence calls on the Prime Minister of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, 11 August 2021: Turkish Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar, called on Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan today.

Welcoming the delegation, Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted historic fraternal ties between Pakistan and Turkey, marked by unique mutual trust and mutual support.

The Prime Minister conveyed his cordial greetings for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the brotherly Turkish people.

The Prime Minister also expressed deep concern over the forest fires in Turkey, reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity, and reiterated readiness to extend all possible assistance to help cope with this calamity.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the existing level of bilateral defence cooperation. Prime Minister Imran Khan also thanked for Turkey’s strong and consistent support to Pakistan on all issues, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

On regional issues, Prime Minister Imran Khan shared Pakistan’s perspective on the Afghan peace process. Underlining that a negotiated political settlement was the only way forward, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the Afghan leaders would recognize the importance of international convergence on the way forward and achieve an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement. The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan will continue to make every effort to help advance the Afghan peace process and to realize a political solution.    

The Turkish Minister for Defence conveyed warm greetings from President Erdogan and reiterated Turkey’s support to Pakistan on all issues, including Jammu and Kashmir. He concurred with Prime Minister Imran Khan on enhancing cooperation in all areas to the mutual benefit of both the countries, inlcuding in the defence field. He also underlined Turkey’s efforts to promote a political solution in Afghanistan.

Mr. Hulusi Akar is visiting Islamabad as part of frequent high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Turkey for consultations on important bilateral and regional issues.

 

Turkish Government revises quarantine rules for current students and residence/work permit holders traveling from Pakistan to Turkey

 ANKARA, 6 August 2021: The Turkish Government has revised quarantine rules for travellers arriving from Pakistan.  

At the request of this Embassy and keeping in view the hardships faced by Pakistani students who will be joining their academic institutions in Turkey after summer break, they will be allowed to undergo the mandatory quarantine of 10 days at the designated dormitories instead of private hotels. This rule is effective from today till 1 September 2021. 

 

Students will be quarantined at the Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution (KYK)’s Muhteşem Süleyman Dormitory in Istanbul and Tahsin Banguoğlu KYK Dormitory in Ankara. A valid student identification document showing that they study higher education in Turkey would be required. Pakistani students studying at universities based in provinces other than Istanbul or Ankara, will only be able to travel to the provinces where their registered universities are based after the end of the quarantine period in KYK dormitories in Istanbul or Ankara.

 

Those coming from Pakistan who have valid residence and work permit will be exempted from hotel quarantine and will spend their mandatory quarantine period in their residence. However, such persons will only be allowed to go to their residence by private vehicle and cannot use domestic flights or public transportation.

 

Other than current students and holders of Turkish residence or work permit, those coming from Pakistan for visit or tourism purposes, will be quarantined at the designated private hotels as per previous practice.

 

The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara conveys deep appreciation and gratitude to the relevant authorities who amended quarantine rules on our request. The Pakistan Missions in Turkey are available to assist our nationals to the best of our abilities.

Keşmir Kuşatma Günü Ankara'da düzenlendi, ezilen Keşmirlilere verilen destek yeniden teyit edildi

ANKARA, 5 Ağustos 2021: Ankara'daki Pakistan Büyükelçiliği bugün Ankara'da "Keşmir Kuşatma Günü'nü" anmak için düzenlenen bir olayda Yasadışı Hint İşgalindeki Cammu ve Keşmir'in (IIOJK) ezilen halkıyla dayanışma gösterisinde bulundu.  Bu olaya sivil toplum temsilcileri, düşünce kuruluşları ve Ankara'da yaşayan Keşmirliler katıldı.  

Cumhurbaşkanının ve Başbakanın mesajları Elçilik Müsteşarı Arshad Jan Pathan tarafından okundu.  Ezilen Keşmirlilerle dayanışma gösteren Pakistanlı liderler mesajlarında uluslararası topluluğa IIOJK'deki korkunç insan hakları ihlallerinden Hindistan'ı sorumlu tutması çağrısında bulundular ve Güney Asya'da barış ve istikrarın anahtarı olan bu anlaşmazlığı çözmek için bir plebisit düzenlenmesini istediler.  Hem Cumhurbaşkanı hem de Başbakan dedi ki, IIOJK'deki Hint zalimlikleri yeni ikamet kanunları ve arazi sahipliği kanunları yoluyla işgal altındaki bölgenin demografik yapısını değiştirmek isteyen yükselen Hindu Faşizminin ifade biçimleridir.  IIOJK halkı Hintli İşgal Güçleri tarafından toplu olarak cezalandırılmaya maruz kalmaktadır ve buda bölgeyi dünyadaki en fazla militarize olmuş yer haline çevirmiştir.  Pakistan liderleri vazgeçilmez kendi kaderlerini belirleme haklarını gerçekleştirene kadar ve Cammu ve Keşmir anlaşmazlığına ilgili BMGK kararları ve Keşmir halkının isteklerine göre adil bir çözüm bulunana kadar Keşmirlilere sağlam desteklerini sürdüreceklerini yeniden teyit etti.   

 

Türk parlamentosundaki Asya Parlamenterler Birliği Grubunun Başkanı da olan Türk Parlamenter Sn. Asuman Erdoğan baskı altındaki Keşmirlilere Türkiye'nin desteğini yeniden teyit etti.  Keşmir'deki Hintli işgal güçlerinin insan hakları ihlallerini ve zulmünü lanetleyen Sn. erdoğan, Türkiye'nin Keşmirlilerin önemli davasına sağlam bir destek vermeye devam edeceğini söyledi.   

 

Büyükelçi Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi konuşmasında Türk milletine ve liderlerine IIOJK'deki baskı altında bulunan Keşmirlilere verdikleri sarsılmaz destek için teşekkür etti.  Kendisi uluslararası topluluğa öne çıkması ve Keşmirlilerin isteğine göre BM Güvenlik Konseyi Kararlarında da belirtildiği gibi bir plebisit düzenlemek yoluyla bu anlaşmazlığı çözmesi için çağrıda bulundu.

Kashmir Youm-e-Istehsal event in held in Ankara, reiterates support to the oppressed Kashmiris

ANKARA, 5 August 2021: The Embassy of Pakistan Ankara organized an event to observe “Youm-e-Istehsal” as a show of solidarity with the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), held today in Ankara. Representatives of civil society, media, think-tanks, and Kashmiris living in Ankara attended the event.

Messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out by Deputy Head of Mission Arshad Jan Pathan. Showing solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris, Pakistani leadership in their messages urged the international community to hold India accountable for gross human rights violations in the IIOJK and hold a plebiscite to settle the dispute which is key to peace and stability in South Asia. Both the President and the Prime Minister said that the Indian atrocities in IIOJK are a manifestation of rising Hindu Fascism that wants to change the demographic structure of the occupied territory through new domicile rules and new land ownership laws. The people of IIOJK are being subjected to collective punishment by the Indian Occupation Forces, which have turned the territory into the largest militarized zone in the world. Pakistani leadership reaffirmed continuation of its steadfast support to Kashmiris till the realization of their inalienable right to self-determination and a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

 

Turkish Parliamentarian Ms. Asuman Erdoğan, who is also Chairperson of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Group in the Turkish Parliament, reiterated Turkey’s support for the oppressed Kashmiris. Condemning the human rights violations and oppression of Indian occupation forces in Kashmir, Ms Erdoğan said that Turkey would remain steadfast in its support for the genuine cause of the Kashmiris. 

 

Ambassador Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi in his speech thanked the Turkish nation and the leadership for their unwavering support for the oppressed Kashmiris in IIOJK. He urged the international community to come forward and play their role in resolving this dispute as per the wishes of the Kashmiris through a plebiscite as enshrined in the UN Security Council Resolutions.