The two leaders reaffirmed Pakistan and Türkiye’s historic ties and discussed enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, defence, energy and regional de-escalation.
ANTALYA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the COP31 Leaders Summit in Antalya, reaffirming the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye and discussing ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
In a post on social media platform X, Shehbaz Sharif described Erdoğan as his “dear brother” and expressed gratitude to the Turkish president for Türkiye’s warm hospitality during the summit.
The prime minister said the two leaders reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. They also agreed to enhance cooperation in several key sectors, including trade, investment, defence, energy and connectivity.
The meeting highlighted the two countries’ continued engagement across diplomatic, economic and strategic areas, with both leaders expressing their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Shehbaz Sharif also thanked President Erdoğan for his steadfast support and close coordination during the diplomatic efforts that led to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The prime minister acknowledged Türkiye’s role in those diplomatic efforts and expressed appreciation for Erdoğan’s continued support throughout the process.
Regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions also featured in their discussions.
According to Shehbaz Sharif’s post, both leaders underscored that regional countries, particularly members of the Makkah Accord, would continue working toward de-escalation and dialogue.
The emphasis on dialogue reflected their stated position on the importance of diplomatic engagement in addressing regional tensions.
The meeting took place during the COP31 Leaders Summit in Antalya, where world leaders have gathered to discuss climate-related challenges and international cooperation.
The interaction between Shehbaz Sharif and Erdoğan provided an opportunity to reaffirm the close relationship between the two countries while discussing cooperation in economic, defence, energy and connectivity sectors.
The prime minister shared details of the meeting through his official X account.
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