Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Nuh Yilmaz, led their respective sides.
The two sides comprehensively reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye including political relations, trade and investment, energy, security and defence, information technology, culture and tourism, education, and consular matters. Pakistan-Türkiye cooperation at multilateral and regional fora was also discussed.
The two sides agreed to further elevate bilateral trade volume and to enhance investment cooperation. The two sides will pursue full and effective operationalization of existing agreements; early conclusion of agreements under discussion; and upgrade the Pakistan-Türkiye Strategic Economic Framework (SEF).
Noting the importance of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), the two sides also decided on early holding of its 7th session in Islamabad.
BY: The Times Union
