President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday called for strengthening Pakistan’s longstanding partnership with Türkiye through closer cooperation in trade, investment, defence, education, culture and other areas of mutual interest.
In a letter to his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, the president highlighted the close ties between the two countries, rooted in shared history, faith, values and enduring people-to-people relations.
President Zardari said Türkiye had made significant progress over the past century by strengthening its institutions, advancing economic development and expanding its role in regional and international affairs.He said Pakistan deeply valued the solidarity and generous support extended by the Turkish leadership and people during difficult times.
The president expressed confidence that the historic partnership between Islamabad and Ankara would continue to grow through enhanced political engagement and greater cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Referring to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, President Zardari said he was confident that the agreement would further strengthen relations and deepen strategic cooperation among Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
He expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to lasting peace, security and stability in the region and beyond.
