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PAKISTAN-TURKISH RELATIONS TRANSFORMING INTO DURABLE, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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Turkish FM expresses pleasure that Pakistani nation and Parliament expressed full solidarity with Turkey and democracy.
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02:03 PM, 2 Aug, 2016

Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to transform their warm relationship into a durable strategic and economic partnership.

The understanding came during talks between Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Later, in a joint press stakeout the two leaders said the both the countries are determined to deepen ties in diverse fields.

Advisor on Foreign Affairs said they decided to further intensify engagement at all levels of relations to achieve this cherished goal.

He said early signing of Free Trade Agreement between the two countries would be an important milestone in bilateral relations. It is expected to be finalized during the next few weeks.

Mr. Sartaj Aziz reiterated Pakistan's unequivocal support for a democratic, peaceful and stable Turkey under the dynamic leadership of President Erdogan.

He said the Government as well as people of Pakistan stand in unshakable solidarity with their Turkish brothers and sisters.

The Advisor said Pakistan side expressed condolences over loss of precious lives in the recent incidents of terrorism. He noted with satisfaction that both sides have agreed to continue to tackle the menace of terrorism and defeat the scourge.

He said the two sides also exchanged views on situation in Afghanistan and the need for a lasting political solution. this is crucial for sustained peace and security and stability in Afghanistan.

Sartaj Aziz said the two countries share similar views on migration crisis and the plight of Syrian refugees. He said Pakistan and Turkey host the largest refugee population in the world. They believe that developed countries need to be more forthcoming in addressing the migration crisis.

The Advisor expressed the confidence that Pakistan and Turkey relations would continue to grow from strength to strength to serve as a powerful factor for stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.

In his remarks, the Turkish Foreign Minister categorically declared that his country would continue to support people of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistani position on Kashmir dispute.

He asked OIC Secretary General to mobilize OIC Contact Group on Kashmir and send a fact-finding mission to the situation in Occupied Kashmir. He said the dispute can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and not through use of force.

He said the OIC Contact Group meet in New York on the sidelines of UN General Assembly session next month to take stock of the situation in Occupied Kashmir.

The Turkish Foreign Minister thanked Government and people of Pakistan for extending support and expressing solidarity in the wake of attempted coup in Turkey. He expressed pleasure that Pakistani nation and the Parliament expressed full solidarity with Turkey and democracy.

He said Turkey is taking necessary legal measures against coup plotters and the terrorist organization headed by Gullen. He said the organization has a network of schools, businesses and cultural entities all over the world including Pakistan. He said Turkey had been supporting these organizations in the past, as it did not know they were plotting to take over power in Turkey. He said Turkey has full cooperation from Pakistan in addressing this problem.

The Turkish Foreign Minister Turkey and Pakistan support each other in good days and difficult days. He said that is why Pakistan is first country he was visiting following coup attempt in Turkey. He said Turkish and Pakistani people know they can rely on each other during most difficult times.

He said their talks covered all aspects of relations and agreed increasing economic and commercial ties would be their priority. He hoped that FTA would be signed next month.

He said Pakistan and Turkey have also been cooperating in the process of reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Source: http://www.radio.gov.pk/02-Aug-2016...ansforming-into-durable-strategic-partnership
 
In a fast changing global power structure these two countries will need each other more than ever.

Together they can fill the power vacuum in the ME.

A strategic partnership without economic integeration will be less potent.

Pak-Turk must work on fast integeration of their economies. Their trade is just too low.

All the best and be careful of the trouble makers.
 
nice development.. better late then never we shud collaborate more then ever in defense field with each others
 

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