ANKARA: A 17-member parliamentary delegation of led by Federal Minister for Commerce & Textile Pervaiz Malik is visiting Turkey from October 26 to November 01, 2017 to further strengthen inter-parliamentary relations.
Turkey-Pakistan Friendship Group in Turkish Parliament’s chairman Muhammet Balta and Ambassador of Pakistan Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi received the delegation upon arrival in Ankara.
Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) speaker Ismail Kahraman received the parliamentary delegation at his office. Welcoming the delegation, Speaker Ismail Kahraman referred to the brotherly Pakistan-Turkey relations, deep-rooted in history.
The speaker said both countries support each other on major national issues, including Cyprus and Kashmir. He hoped that the visit by the parliamentary delegation and their interaction with the Turkish parliamentarians and leadership would further strengthen Pakistan-Turkey brotherly relations. He also hoped for early conclusion of Pakistan-Turkey Free Trade Agreement.
The visiting delegation interacted with various commissions of the Turkish parliament.
During these meetings, Pervaiz Malik and other members of the delegation reiterated Pakistan’s unequivocal and unwavering solidarity with Turkey. They underscored Pakistan’s firm resolve to stand by Turkey in face of all challenges, including against the common threat posed by terrorism.
They noted with deep appreciation the vital role of the parliamentarians of the two countries, especially the members of the Pakistan-Turkey Friendship Group, in transforming these cordial ties into a strong partnership. They expressed keen desire to continue transforming this deep-rooted relationship towards tapping the bilateral economic and trade potential for the benefit and prosperity of the peoples of the two regions.