President Zardari urges expansion of trade and investment with Türkiye

October 15, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan-Türkiye relations should be strengthened further, with a focus on reaching the agreed $5bn bilateral trade target, expanding investment and deepening cooperation in strategic and emerging technology sectors.

President Asif Ali Zardari made these remarks while speaking to Amna Baloch, Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Türkiye, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, said a press release issued.

He congratulated her on her new posting and praised her successful tenure as Foreign Secretary.

The President said Pakistan places great importance on its longstanding ties with Türkiye, which rest on shared values, cultural affinities and a common aspiration for peace and prosperity.

He called for stronger cooperation in energy, agriculture, livestock, mining, ship-breaking, information technology, defence industries and special economic zones.

Closer links between universities, more people-to-people exchanges and the promotion of cultural ties and tourism were also on his list, with Pakistan looking to benefit from Türkiye’s expertise in the tourism sector.

President Zardari asked the Ambassador-designate to stay closely engaged with the Pakistani diaspora, students and businesses in Türkiye, and to ensure effective consular outreach and timely help when needed.

He also pointed to the need for better coordination and information-sharing between Pakistani and Turkish institutions to tackle human smuggling.

He asked her to convey his warm regards to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan when she presents her credentials, and wished her success in her new assignment.

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