The Federal
Minister Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain held a meeting with the
Minister for National Defence of Turkey Mr. Nurettin Canikli in Ankara today,
says a press release received here today from Turkey.
The two
Ministers had a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation, particularly the
ongoing defence industry projects between the two countries. Expressing satisfaction
at the flourishing relationship between Pakistan and Turkey, the two Ministers
vowed to further deepen and broaden defence industry cooperation. They noted
that the growing level of bilateral cooperation was consistent with the vision
of the leaders on both sides. Both sides agreed to further increase mutual
contact and exchange of visits with a view to realizing the full potential in
defence collaboration and identifying new projects.
Minister Rana
Tanveer noted that the defence industries of the two brotherly countries had
significant capacities and capabilities and closer mutual collaboration would
help them realize the full potential. He hoped that both countries would
explore further possibilities of joint ventures and co-production.
Turkish
Defence Minister Mr. Nurettin Canikli said that the brotherly relations between
Pakistan and Turkey are deeply rooted in history. He said this brotherhood is
reflected in all level of relationships. He stressed on the need of
collaboration for developing critical technologies to meet contemporary
challenges.
Ambassador of
Pakistan in Turkey Mr. Muhammad Sajjad Qazi and Managing Director Karachi
Shipyard & Engineering Works Rear Admiral Syed Hasan Nasir Shah also
attended the meeting. Senior officials of the Turkish defence industries
attended from the Turkish side.
Earlier, upon
his arrival at the National Defence Ministry, a smartly turned-out contingent
of the Turkish Armed Forces presented guard of honour to the visiting Pakistani
Minister.
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