Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, warmly welcomed the Ambassador of Türkiye in Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziro?lu, during a meeting held today in Islamabad. Ambassador Neziro?lu congratulated Dr. Tariq Fazal on assuming his office and expressed his best wishes for the minister’s tenure. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. Ambassador Neziro?lu emphasized the deep fraternal ties between the two nations, stating, “Türkiye and Pakistan are Islamic brotherly countries. Together, we can emerge as a strong and developed nation.” He also reiterated Türkiye’s unwavering support for Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. Discussions also focused on enhancing cooperation in education and vocational training programs. The ambassador noted that around 4,000 Pakistani students are currently studying in Türkiye and stressed the need to increase this number. Additionally, both sides explored opportunities to expand trade relations. Federal Minister Dr. Tariq Fazal highlighted the strong spiritual bond between Pakistan and Türkiye, stating, “Türkiye is our brotherly nation, and we share a deep spiritual connection.” He appreciated Türkiye’s consistent support particulary on Kashmir cause and expressed Pakistan’s readiness to collaborate in all sectors as much as possible, including education. Dr. Tariq Fazal also mentioned that Pakistan’s Metro Bus project was inspired by Türkiye’s bus services, showcasing the positive impact of bilateral cooperation. He further remarked, “Pakistan and Türkiye are among the few Muslim nations with strong and capable armed forces.” The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening mutual cooperation in various fields for the prosperity of both nations.
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