Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed strong support for Turkiye, stating their successes are intertwined. During a joint press conference in Istanbul, both nations pledged to boost bilateral trade to USD 5 billion, a significant jump from the current USD 1.3 billion. Defence cooperation was highlighted as a key driver for economic ties, with plans to expand collaboration in energy, transportation, and technology.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Türkiye on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s invitation, as the two countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership.

PM Shehbaz, Erdogan hold bilateral talks; PM meets Turkish business leaders, attends B2B conference.