ISLAMABAD: Yasar Guler, Minister of National Defence of Türkiye arrived in Islamabad on an official visit aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and further solidifying the historic ties between the two brotherly nations.
Upon arrival, the Turkish Minister was warmly received by Additional Secretary (West Asia) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani, a DPM’s Office news release said.
During his visit, the Turkish Minister is scheduled to hold meetings with senior Pakistani officials to discuss key issues of mutual interest, particularly in the fields of defence collaboration, regional security, and strategic cooperation.
Ankara also has cordial ties with India, but after its support for Pakistan, small Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers boycotted Turkish products, while New Delhi also cancelled Turkey-based aviation service provider Celebi (CLEBI.IS), opens new tab clearance over “national security” reasons.
Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrives reached Islamabd late night on an official visit.
According to the spokesperson of the Foreign Office, Additional Secretary Syed Ali Asad Gilani received the Turkish Foreign Minister upon his arrival.
Foreign Minister Hakan is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss steps aimed at strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
Read more: US Rejects India’s Claim Of Bilateral Ceasefire With Pakistan
