Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today held a telephone conversation with H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkiye, to exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings.
During their most cordial conversation, the Prime Minister conveyed Eid felicitations to President Erdogan, his family, and the brotherly people of Turkiye. These sentiments were warmly reciprocated by the Turkish leader. Apart from exchanging Eid greetings, the two leaders also prayed for peace, unity and prosperity of the Ummah.
The Prime Minister reiterated his strong condemnation of the ongoing escalation in the region, particularly the missile attacks on Turkiye, and said that the entire Pakistani nation stood in solidarity with their Turkish brothers and sisters in these challenging times. The two leaders urged the international community, especially those in the region, to seek a resolution of their problems through dialogue and diplomacy.
Both leaders also exchanged views on Afghanistan. The Prime Minister acknowledged Turkiye’s constructive role in promoting peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan, especially in the recently announced temporary ceasefire, over the Eid days.
While fondly recalling President Erdogan’s historic visit to Pakistan in February 2025, followed by the Prime Minister’s own visits to Turkiye in April and May, 2025, the Prime Minister highlighted the fact that both brotherly countries were working together assiduously to further advance bilateral ties across all spheres of mutual interest.
Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement for the promotion of peace, prosperity and economic growth, bilaterally and in the region.
