Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday received a telephone call from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who expressed his condolences over the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by recent floods in Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported.
Erdogan conveyed Turkiye’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this difficult time and offered full assistance in ongoing rescue and relief efforts. He reaffirmed that Turkey stands firmly by Pakistan in moments of crisis and is prepared to provide comprehensive support.
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PM Shehbaz thanked the Turkish president for his gesture, calling the conversation a reflection of the longstanding brotherly ties between the two nations. He noted that Pakistan and Turkiye have consistently supported one another in times of need.
The two leaders also reviewed progress in strengthening strategic and economic cooperation between their countries. They agreed to maintain close consultations and planned to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Leaders’ Summit in Tianjin, China.
