ISLAMABAD – Turkiye reaffirmed its strong solidarity with Pakistan, calling for restraint and peace as New Delhi’s recent actions risk further destabilizing the region.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep appreciation for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unwavering support during a meeting with Turkey’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, on Saturday in Islamabad.
Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s responsible response to India’s provocative actions following the Pahalgam incident, which has heightened fears of further escalation. Pakistan continues to call for a credible, transparent, and international investigation into the matter, while emphasizing that India has failed to provide any concrete evidence linking Pakistan to the attack.
Prime Minister also stressed that Pakistan’s focus remains on economic recovery, which requires regional peace and security. Meanwhile, the Turkish Ambassador conveyed his government’s appreciation for Pakistan’s stance, urging both countries to work together to avoid further conflict and preserve peace in South Asia.
Islamabad and Ankara share strong and long-standing military relationship, marked by joint exercises, defense cooperation, and strategic alignment. Both countries regularly conduct military drills to enhance interoperability and have collaborated on defense technology, including co-producing military hardware.
Turkiye even provided training to Pakistani personnel, and both nations have worked together in naval defense, and also supplied advanced warships like Milgem corvettes to Pakistan. Their cooperation extends to counter-terrorism and intelligence sharing, addressing regional security concerns, especially in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Two nations also support each other in international forums, strengthening their alliance on key regional issues. Overall, their military ties are founded on shared strategic interests and mutual support in defense and diplomacy.
China expresses support to Pakistan’s stance on Pahalgam incident
