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Both sides agree to further increase mutual contact, exchange of visits
ISLAMABAD: Defence Production Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain and Turkey’s Minister for National Defence Nurettin Canikli had a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation, particularly the ongoing defence industry projects between the two countries, in a meeting held in Ankara on Friday.
According to a message received here, the ministers, expressing satisfaction at the flourishing relationship between Pakistan and Turkey, 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 realising 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 realise the full potential. He hoped that both countries would explore further possibilities of joint ventures and co-production.
Turkish defence minister said that the brotherly relations between Islamabad and Ankara are deeply rooted in history. He said, “This brotherhood is reflected in all level of relationships.” He stressed the need for collaboration for developing critical technologies to meet contemporary challenges.
Ambassador of Pakistan in Turkey Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Managing Director 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 a guard of honour to the visiting Pakistani minister.
