Turkish ambassador calls on CM Maryam and Nawaz Sharif
By News Desk
March 25, 2024 12:08 PM
Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her father former premier Mian Nawaz Sharif on Monday.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, issues of mutual interest and increasing cooperation in various fields were discussed in the meeting.
The Turkish ambassador assured Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz to increase cooperation with her government in various fields.
In the meeting, both dignities agreed to promote cooperation in housing, tourism, education, health, and vocational training.
Turkish Ambassador calls on Finance Minister Aurangzeb
Turkish Ambassador Dr Mehmet Pacaci also called on Minister for Finance & Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss matters of mutual interest last Wednesday.
He extended felicitations to Muhammad Aurangzeb upon his appointment as Minister for Finance and expressed confidence towards further strengthening of economic ties between Pakistan and Turkiye.
Muhammad Aurangzeb expressed sincere acknowledgment of the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye, which are deeply rooted in shared common faith, history, and cultural affinities.
He welcomed the signing of the Trade in Goods Agreement / Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) on 12 August 2022, as a positive step towards achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion in the medium term.
The both sides expressed their mutual desire to strengthen cooperation in the financial sectors between Pakistan and Turkiye, fostering deeper economic ties and enhancing bilateral relations for the prosperity of both nations.
Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain