Pakistan and Turkiye aim for bilateral trade of 5 billion dollars

Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to maximizing the potential of their bilateral trade, with the aim of increasing it to $5 billion.

This determination was expressed during a meeting between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Turkish counterpart Fidan Hakan on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit held in Brussels on Thursday.

The two sides pledged to further enhance cooperation in the defense, strategic and civil aviation sectors.

During the meeting, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to share its experience and knowledge in nuclear energy and its applications. He also praised Turkiye’s principled stance on the Kashmir dispute and his unwavering support for the oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the two foreign ministers reaffirmed their strong support for the people of Palestine.

Ishaq Dar extended an invitation to his Turkish counterpart to visit Pakistan, which was gladly accepted.

The Turkish Foreign Minister congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on taking office on behalf of the President of Turkiye.

Highlighting the immense potential of the two countries, given their strategic and geographical location, the Turkish Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of synchronizing actions and policies for cooperation at the global and regional levels.

Both foreign ministers expressed satisfaction with the upward trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkiye.

PAKISTAN AND Azerbaijan agree to deepen ties

Meanwhile, Pakistan and Azerbaijan agreed to deepen their bilateral cooperation in all fields, especially the peaceful use of nuclear technology.

This understanding was reached during a meeting between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov Jeyhun on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium.

The two leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in the health and agriculture sectors, highlighting their successful collaboration on nuclear applications in agriculture.

Ministers reaffirmed their determination to combat climate change through the use of nuclear energy.

Ishaq Dar expressed Pakistan’s readiness to share its experience and expertise in peaceful use of nuclear technology with Azerbaijan.