NEW YORK (Dunya News) – Acknowledging Saudi Arab, the UAE and China’s support, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the economic indicators of Pakistan are gradually improving. He also sounded optimistic that a deal with the IMF would mature as strict conditions of the lender have been met.
Talking to the media after meeting Turk President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday, he appreciated the friendly countries who helped Islamabad in the past as well.
Premier Shehbaz was moved by President Erdogan's speech on Palestine at the United Nations.
THE MEETING
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Erdogan agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, defence and security domains.
In the meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly here, they discussed the bilateral matters, regional and global developments, according to a PM Office press release.
They assessed preparations for the upcoming seventh session of Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) to be held in Islamabad in the near future.
The two leaders also discussed regional and global developments, especially the ongoing genocide and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
They called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and end of hostilities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated Turkey’s firm and consistent support for the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
During the meeting, President Erdogan expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Shehbaz’s economic policies, which have played a crucial role in stabilizing Pakistan’s economy and commended his leadership and commitment to economic reforms.