News Desk
In order to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to pursue a joint strategy at the international level on matters of mutual interests.
According to media reports, the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu held a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday.
During the meeting, both the Foreign Ministers expressed concerns over the rising trend of Islamophobia and stressed for joint efforts to protect the Islamic values.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Turkish counterpart also emphasized the need for implementation of Pakistan-Turkey Strategic Economic Framework at the earliest.
The Pakistani FM also apprised Mevlut Cavusoglu about the prevailing situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).
FM Qureshi thanked Turkey for its unwavering support to Pakistan on Kashmir dispute. He said Pakistan has launched an e visa facility for the Turkish businessmen in order to bolster trade relations between the two countries.
On the occasion, Mevlut Cavusoglu has said in his remarks that the Turkish people consider Pakistan as their second home.
The Turkish FM hinted at continuing joint efforts for promotion of bilateral trade and economic relations between Pakistan and Turkey.
