Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Pakistan and Turkey Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Pakistan's PM Sharif met with Turkish President Erdogan to strengthen ties.
They discussed boosting cooperation in areas like energy and tech.
They also aimed to increase trade to $5 billion a year.
Sharif thanked Erdogan for supporting Pakistan during recent military tensions with India following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which led to precision strikes by India.
Pakistan's PM Sharif met with Turkish President Erdogan to enhance their strategic partnership.
Leaders discussed increasing cooperation in sectors like renewable energy, IT, and defense.
Both sides aimed to reach the previously agreed $5 billion annual trade target.
Sharif thanked Erdogan for Turkey's support during recent military tensions with India.
The meeting reviewed the existing multifaceted bilateral engagements, especially in trade and investment.
- Who
- Shehbaz Sharif and Recep Tayyip Erdogan
- What
- Meeting between Pakistan PM Sharif and Turkish President Erdogan to enhance strategic partnership
- When
- May 25, 2025
- Where
- Turkiye
- Why
- To elevate strategic partnership and boost cooperation
Pakistan
India
Recent Military Confrontation
Pakistan
Ended hostilities following talks.
India
India carried out strikes following the April 22 Pahalgam attack
- Attendees
- Shehbaz Sharif, Recep Tayyip Erdogan
- Location
- Turkiye
- Date
- May 25, 2025
- Topics
- Trade, Investment, Defense, Energy, IT
- Trade Goal
- $5 billion annually
- Support
- Turkey supported Pakistan during military confrontation with India
Sources
Erdogan, Pakistan PM Sharif to meet in Istanbul on May 25
Erdogan, Sharif discuss boosting cooperation in def, intel-sharing
Shehbaz Sharif thanks 'dear brother' Erdogan for backing Pak against India
Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm resolve to elevate strategic partnership as Sharif meets Erdogan
