ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a three-day official visit to Turkey on Tuesday (today) to further boost bilateral ties.
This will be the Prime Minister’s first visit to Turkey since assuming office. During the visit, the prime minister will meet President Erdogan followed by delegation-level talks.
The prime minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including Ministers, SAPMs, and senior officials. A business delegation from Pakistan comprising representatives of leading companies will travel separately to participate in business engagements.
Besides covering Pakistan-Turkey bilateral relations, the two leaders will exchange views on regional and international issues. They will address a joint press stakeout after their meetings. President Erdogan will also host a dinner in honour of the prime minister.
This year, Pakistan and Turkey are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Both leaders will unveil a logo, marking the commencement of celebrations of this important milestone in bilateral ties.
The Turkish Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Health would call on the Prime Minister during the visit.
he Prime Minister will have extensive interaction with leading Turkish businessmen and potential investors from diverse sectors. He will be hosted by President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey.
Shehbaz Sharif will also attend a Pakistan-Turkey Business Council Forum, hosted in collaboration with Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board.
During these events, the Prime Minister will highlight Pakistan’s vast investment potential and encourage Turkish companies to invest in Pakistan and work to strengthen Pakistan-Turkey trade and economic ties.
Prominent businessmen from Pakistan will participate in these events and will also hold Business to Business meetings on the sidelines. Heads of selected Turkish companies will also call on the Prime Minister during his stay in Ankara.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the first world leader to call Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 11 April this year to felicitate him on his re-election. The two leaders also spoke on telephone on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
