Turkey reaffirms support for resolution of Kashmir dispute

Turkey on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute, saying that it wanted the decades-old issue to settle in line with the resolutions of the United Nations. These remarks were stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Ankara following a one-on-one meeting. President Erdogan said that Turkey supported Pakistan in its effort against all types of terror. "The fight Pakistan has against terrorism, I definitely believe, it will triumph in it..," he added. Live 🔴: Pakistan-Turkey MoU signing ceremony. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan witnesses the ceremony. #PMShehbazInTürkiyehttps://t.co/f5Ec0B2Nul — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 1, 2022 The Turkish president also said that Pakistan had a critical position with regard to Afghanistan. "We have provided over four tonnes of humanitarian goods and food to Afghanistan. We will continue to cooperate with Afghanistan." Read more: Pakistan 'genuinely' wants to increase trade relations with Turkey: PM Shehbaz He hoped that the fraternal close relations and friendship between both the countries will be further strengthened, adding that his country is ready for it. Welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Turkish Presidential Complex President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warmly receives PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. 🇵🇰 🇹🇷 (1/2)#APPNews #PMShehbazInTurkey @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Marriyum_A @PakinTurkey @MFATurkiye @RTErdogan pic.twitter.com/fHdI4DnlgF — APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) June 1, 2022 Welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Turkish Presidential Complex President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warmly receives PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. 🇵🇰 🇹🇷 (2/2)#APPNews #PMShehbazInTurkey @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Marriyum_A @PakinTurkey @MFATurkiye @RTErdogan pic.twitter.com/uhuvhjoII6 — APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) June 1, 2022 "We have jointly manufactured corvettes, two in Pakistan and two in Turkey. From 2023 onwards, we will be building these ships mutually," he added. Read PM urges businessmen to boost Pak-Turk trade to $5b President Erdogan went on to say that the trade volume between the two countries has exceeded $1 billion for the first time, adding that they aim to take it to $5 billion. "We encourage our business people and investors to invest more in Pakistan." انقرہ، صدارتی محل میں وزیرِ اعظم پاکستان شہبازشریف اور ترک صدر رجب طیب اردگان کے درمیان ملاقات۔ ⁦#PMShehbazInTürkiye⁩ ⁦#PakTürkiye_Friendship_Zindabad⁩ ⁧#پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/TtzVBnb74Z — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 1, 2022 The two leaders during their meeting discussed the regional and international issues in detail. They also reaffirmed to enhance the scope of bilateral ties. President Erdogan resolved that the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries would be further strengthened. PM Shehbaz Sharif, on the occasion, thanked the Turkish president for his country's steadfast support for Jammu and Kashmir dispute. "I apprised about the Indian threat to Erdogan. Pakistan will not abandon its quest for peace. Durable peace in South Asia can only be achieved when the Kashmir issue is resolved as per the UN charter and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by the Pakistani delegation visited Anitkabir, Mausoleum of Mustafa Kamal Atatürk in Ankara, Turley earlier today. #PMShehbazInTuerkiye #PakTuerkiye_Friendship_Zindabad #پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/QOueQAcb8l — PML(N) (@pmln_org) June 1, 2022 He said that Pakistan also stands with Turkey in its fight against terrorism. "Enemies of Turkey are enemies of Pakistan," he added. The prime minister said that there are very few examples of two nations so closely intertwined as Pakistan and Turkey are. "Our two countries host the largest refugee population in the world. We're hosting them with our own resources. The emotional bond between two countries resides deep in our hearts. This unbreakable bond connects us at all levels... our state, government, institutions and people." Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, pays his respects and places a wreath at the Anitkabir (Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk).#PMShehbazInTuerkiye #PakTuerkiye_Friendship_Zindabad #پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/vGQDzEKCq3 — PML(N) (@pmln_org) June 1, 2022 PM Shehbaz said that the relationship between the two countries is embedded deep into history and shaped by shared goals. "These ties transcended times and continued from generation to generation." He said this year, the two countries are celebrating the 75th year anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties. The prime minister while terming his meeting with President Erdogan very productive, expressed the hope that under the dynamic leadership of the president, the bilateral ties would scale to new heights. Earlier, the two leaders also witnessed the signing of various agreements and MoUs for enhanced cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interests. President of Turkey gives a warm welcome to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. He was also given a guard of honour upon arrival. #PMShehbazInTuerkiye #PakTuerkiye_Friendship_Zindabad #پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/5lRzmNnrxc — PML(N) (@pmln_org) June 1, 2022 Earlier in the day, PM Shehbaz reached Presidential Palace, Ankara to meet President Erdogan. A smartly turned out contingent of the Turkish armed forces presented a guard of honour to the prime minister, where he was received by the Turkish president. On the occasion, national anthems of both the countries were played. Premier Shehbaz introduced members of his delegation to President Erdogan.

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