Erdogan telephones PM Imran, appreciates his statesman-like offers to India

Dunya News

Erdogan appreciated Imran Khan's announcement to release the captured Indian pilot.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday received a telephonic call from Turkish President Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan evening, who appreciated his statesman-like offers to India for de-escalating the situation and working towards peace.

During the telephonic conversation, the Turkish President said Islam is a religion of peace that underscores resolving disputes in a peaceful manner.

Erdogan appreciated Imran Khan s announcement to release the captured Indian pilot. He said this gesture is a sign of strength.

Imran Khan briefed President Erdogan on the situation as it evolved over the past few days and the efforts he made to de-escalate the crisis.

Both leaders agreed that President Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan for the Pakistan-Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting would provide the opportunity for an in-depth overview of bilateral relations and the way forward.