Pakistan & Turkey ‘one nation living in two countries’: PM

ISLAMABAD, June 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the leadership of Pakistan and Turkey is committed to further strengthening their historic and long-standing bilateral ties for the benefit of their people. In an exclusive interview with TRT’s Head of Urdu service Dr. Furqan Hameed in Ankara, the prime minister said Pakistan and… Continue reading Pakistan & Turkey ‘one nation living in two countries’: PM

PMs vows short-term steps to cut inflation, poverty ahead of next polls

ISLAMABAD, June 3 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that next general election in the country will be held within 15 months and his goal meanwhile would be to address the challenges of inflation and poverty. “My vision is to rebuild Pakistan and try my best to decrease poverty and cut the budget of… Continue reading PMs vows short-term steps to cut inflation, poverty ahead of next polls

PM visits Nation’s Library in Ankara; evinces keen interest in Pakistan book section

ANKARA (Turkey), June 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited The Nation’s Library in the Turkish capital and evinced keen interest in the largest collection of books in the country. The prime minister expressed profound appreciation for the exclusive section set up for Pakistani books at the library. He also took a round… Continue reading PM visits Nation’s Library in Ankara; evinces keen interest in Pakistan book section

PM for Pak-Turk cooperation to address post pandemic issues, vaccine development

ANKARA, Jun 02 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday emphasized that Pakistan and Turkey should continue to address health and economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and step-up cooperation in vaccine development. The prime minister, in a meeting with Turkish Health Minister Dr Fahrettin Koca who called on him during his three-day official… Continue reading PM for Pak-Turk cooperation to address post pandemic issues, vaccine development

Govt prioritizing promotion of foreign investment: PM

ANKARA (Turkey), June 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said promoting foreign investment in Pakistan was one of the top priorities of his government. PM Sharif, who is on a three-day visit to Turkey, stated this in a meeting with a delegation of a Turkish company Sutas Group headed by its Board President… Continue reading Govt prioritizing promotion of foreign investment: PM

PM warns Imran Khan ‘not to cross limits’ by giving threats against country

ISLAMABAD, June 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday warned his predecessor Imran Khan not to cross limits by giving statements about split of the country. “Do your politics, but don’t dare to cross limits and talk about division of Pakistan,” he said in a tweet from Turkey, where he is on a three-day… Continue reading PM warns Imran Khan ‘not to cross limits’ by giving threats against country

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Joint Press Stakeout.

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PM for building of robust Pak-Turk partnership

ANKARA, June 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday underscored the importance he attached to building a robust economic partnership as a central component of the strategic relationship between Pakistan and Turkey. The prime minister held a one-on-one meeting with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which was followed by delegation-level talks between the… Continue reading PM for building of robust Pak-Turk partnership

Pakistan, Turkey sign agreements, MOUs for enhanced cooperation in diverse areas

Pakistan and Turkey on Wednesday signed various bilateral agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) for enhanced cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest including trade, economy, communication, environment, and housing.

PM, President Erdogan reaffirm to upgrade bilateral ties to new heights

ANKARA, Jun 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wednesday renewed their pledge to upgrade the excellent bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries to new heights by infusing new vigour of bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. Addressing a joint press stakeout after holding a meeting, Prime Minister… Continue reading PM, President Erdogan reaffirm to upgrade bilateral ties to new heights

President Erdogan warmly receives PM

ANKARA, June 1 (APP): President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wednesday warmly received Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival at the Presidential Complex. The prime minister arrived at the Presidential Complex to meet the Turkish president. On the occasion, national anthems of the both countries were played and the prime minister inspected the… Continue reading President Erdogan warmly receives PM

PM invites Turkish investors to explore Pakistan’s energy, agro-industrial sectors

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday invited the Turkish investors to explore Pakistan’s diverse sectors, particularly the energy sector offering immense opportunities and scope for development. Addressing at the Pakistan Turkey Business Council under the DEIK – Foreign Economic Relations Board, the prime minister said Pakistan’s energy sector with its vast potential in hydel, thermal, coal,… Continue reading PM invites Turkish investors to explore Pakistan’s energy, agro-industrial sectors

PM lays wreath at mausoleum of Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

ANKARA, Jun 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday visited the mausoleum of first president and founding father of the Republic of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and laid a wreath there. The prime minister, who is on a three-day official visit here, also observed a minute of silence to pay respects to the great… Continue reading PM lays wreath at mausoleum of Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Previous govt ruined predecessors’ projects out of political animosity: PM

ANKARA, Jun 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that out of political animosity, the previous government ruined all the projects initiated by the preceding governments. The prime minister, in separate meetings with Turkish investors, during his three-day official visit here, said that unfortunately, a conspiracy was hatched to discourage the investment in… Continue reading Previous govt ruined predecessors’ projects out of political animosity: PM

Pakistan, Turkey to set up Joint Task Force to boost trade

ANKARA (Turkey), June 1 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey will constitute a Joint Task Force under the coordination of their commerce and trade ministries to develop a comprehensive road map covering the issues connected to bilateral trade. This was agreed upon in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz and Turkish Minister of Trade Dr. Mehmet… Continue reading Pakistan, Turkey to set up Joint Task Force to boost trade

PM, Turkish minister exchange views on Pak-Turk trade potential

ANKARA (Turkey), June 1 (APP): Turkish Commerce Minister Dr. Mehmet Muş called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and exchanged views with him on benefitting from the trade potential existing between the two countries. The prime minister called the need for strengthening the trade mechanisms between the two countries to expand its scope. The… Continue reading PM, Turkish minister exchange views on Pak-Turk trade potential

PM for close coordination with Turkey on regional, int’l matters

ANKARA (Turkey), June 1 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday highlighted the convergence between the two countries on a range of regional and international issues and stressed the need for continued close coordination. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, in Ankara.… Continue reading PM for close coordination with Turkey on regional, int’l matters

PM, Turkish FM discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

ANKARA (Turkey), June 1 (APP): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed ways to promote bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkey. The meeting also discussed the promotion of cooperation in different sectors, particularly trade, investment, education, communication and culture. PM Sharif said the historical and brotherly relations between Pakistan… Continue reading PM, Turkish FM discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

PM sets $5b target for Pak-Turk bilateral trade to reflect historic friendship

ANKARA, May 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday while assuring his government’s all-out support, urged the business community of Pakistan and Turkey to take the bilateral trade to the $5 billion mark within next three years. “The $1.1 billion trade is nothing… Let us resolve to take the two-way trade to $5 billion…… Continue reading PM sets $5b target for Pak-Turk bilateral trade to reflect historic friendship

PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Turkey on a three-day official visit

ANKARA, May 31 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with a high-level delegation, Tuesday arrived here on a three-day official visit. He was warmly received by Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and senior government and diplomatic personnel at the Ankara Esenboga Airport. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Turkish Army presented a salute to… Continue reading PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Turkey on a three-day official visit

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