Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's Visit to Türkiye: Emphasis on Boosting Trade Relations Between Both Countries
Addressing the 'Pakistan-Türkiye Business Conference' held in Türkiye, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of further strengthening economic and trade relations between the two countries. On this occasion, he stated that long-standing brotherly relations exist between Pakistan and Türkiye, which now need to be transformed into a robust economic partnership.
During the conference, the Prime Minister invited Turkish investors to invest in various sectors in Pakistan. He specifically mentioned the sectors of energy, agriculture, information technology, and construction. He stated that excellent opportunities exist for foreign investors in Pakistan and the government is committed to providing them with all possible facilities.
Shehbaz Sharif also highlighted that the current volume of trade between the two countries is significantly lower than their actual potential. He expressed the resolve to take bilateral trade to billions of dollars in the coming years. He appreciated the existing services of Turkish companies in Pakistan and encouraged new companies to start operations in Pakistan.
During the visit, discussions were also held on various trade agreements to remove obstacles in the way of trade. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan's geographical importance and young workforce could prove to be a major advantage for Turkish investors. He emphasized the need to increase direct contacts between the business entities of both countries to give practical shape to economic cooperation.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister expressed hope that this conference would mark the beginning of a new chapter of friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye. He said that economic stability is Pakistan's top priority and the country will move on the path of progress with the cooperation of friendly nations like Türkiye. This visit is being considered extremely important for improving Pakistan's economy and expanding trade relations on a global level.