Addressing Türkiye’s Republic Day ceremony in Islamabad, the prime minister praised the country’s development, defence technology and humanitarian contributions under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday congratulated the government and people of Türkiye on the country’s 103rd Republic Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries.
Addressing a Republic Day ceremony in Islamabad on Oct. 29, the prime minister extended his heartfelt greetings to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish government and the people of Türkiye on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan.
Shehbaz thanked Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu for his warm hospitality and continued efforts to further strengthen relations between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Welcoming the ambassador, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, federal ministers, parliamentarians and Pakistani and Turkish guests, the prime minister said the two nations had gathered under their respective national flags to celebrate Türkiye’s national occasion.
He described the relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye as a brotherly bond and expressed his appreciation for the efforts being made to deepen cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
Recalling the establishment of the Republic of Türkiye on Oct. 29, 1923, Shehbaz said the Turkish nation had founded the republic under the courageous leadership of Mustafa Kemal Pasha and other founding leaders.
He said the republic was the result of courage, lasting sacrifices and unwavering determination demonstrated by the Turkish nation.
The prime minister also highlighted Türkiye’s development and international standing under the leadership of President Erdoğan, describing the country as an influential global power.
According to Shehbaz, Türkiye has made significant progress in defence technology and modern infrastructure development, while also playing an important role in providing humanitarian assistance to people facing difficulties around the world.
He said Türkiye was among the most generous countries in supporting disaster-affected communities and people in need internationally.
The prime minister’s remarks highlighted the historical foundations of the Turkish republic and its development over the decades, while also underscoring the close diplomatic and people-to-people ties between Islamabad and Ankara.
Pakistan and Türkiye have consistently described their relationship as one based on historical friendship, mutual respect and cooperation. Shehbaz’s address at the Republic Day ceremony reflected Pakistan’s continued emphasis on maintaining and strengthening those bilateral ties.
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