PM sets $5bn Pak-Turkey bilateral trade target for next 3 years

June 1, 2022 (MLN):  Prime minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday while assuring his government’s all-out support, has asked the business community of Pakistan and Turkey to take the bilateral trade to the $5 billion mark within the next three years.

President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, Rifat Hisarciklioglu in Ankara, hosted a dinner in honour in which he said, “The $1.1 billion trade is nothing… Let us resolve to take the two-way trade to $5 billion… Let us do it speedily. The time and tide wait for none,”

To note this is PM’s first-ever visit to turkey since he assumed on 11th April.

During the earthquakes and floods in Pakistan, the Turkish government and people supported a lot. Besides showing its unwavering support for the Kashmir cause. He also showed Pakistan’s stance to support Turkey on the Cyprus issue and thanked them as well.

He also mentioned the contribution of the Turkish companies in Pakistan in the field of solid waste management and their keen interest in solar energy projects.

“My investors are my masters. Come to Pakistan. We will genuinely roll out the red carpet for them,” the prime minister said. He further urged Turkish investors to invest their capital in multiple sectors like agriculture, IT, dairy, textile, and many other fields.

“I guarantee you. The visa will not be an issue. You should come there and get stamped (visa) at the airport.” The prime minister remarked, which means that the Turkish investors would get an on-arrival visa.

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