Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cuts a cake during a ceremony in Islamabad marking the 102nd anniversary of Türkiye’s Republic Day. Photo: SABAH
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan-Turkey relations have entered a new era of strategic partnership under the “sagacious” leadership of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Prime Minister, who is currently on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, said in his message on the occasion of Turkey’s 102nd Republic Day celebrated today that the two countries are jointly striving to unleash the vast potential of their time-tested and enduring relations in all areas of common interest.
“On the auspicious occasion of the 102nd Republic Day of Turkey, I join the people of Pakistan in extending our warmest congratulations to my dear brother President Erdogan and the brotherly people of Turkey,” he wrote on his X newspaper.
He said that over the decades, Turkey’s remarkable transformation and economic resurgence under the bold and dynamic leadership of President Erdogan had won admiration from around the world.
“We are very proud of the achievements of our Turkish brothers and remain their steadfast partners in this path of progress. Pakistan and Turkey are united by bonds of faith, history and brotherhood that transcend geography and time,” remarked Prime Minister Shehbaz.
