Pakistan will continue to help advance Afghan peace process: PM Imran
Pakistan will continue to help advance Afghan peace process: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan will continue to make every effort to help advance the Afghan peace process and to realize a political solution.
He was talking to Turkish Minister for Defense who called on him in Islamabad today (Wednesday).
Imran Khan said Pakistan and Turkey enjoy historic fraternal ties marked by unique mutual trust and mutual support.
On regional issues, Prime Minister Imran Khan underlined that a negotiated political settlement was the only way forward. He expressed hope that the Afghan leaders would recognize the importance of international convergence on the way forward and achieve an inclusive, broad based and comprehensive political settlement.
The Prime Minister expressed deep concerns over the forest fires in Turkey and reaffirmed Pakistan s solidarity and readiness to extend all possible assistance to help cope with this calamity.
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The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the existing level of bilateral defense cooperation.
He thanked Turkey for Turkey s strong and consistent support to Pakistan on all issues particularly Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
The Turkish Minister for Defense reiterated Turkey s support to Pakistan on all issues including Jammu and Kashmir. He concurred with Prime Minister Imran Khan on enhancing cooperation in all areas to the mutual benefit of both the countries including in the defense field. He also underlined Turkey s efforts to promote a political solution in Afghanistan.
Unity of Muslim Ummah imperative to deal Islamophobia: President
On the other hand president Dr. Arif Alvi emphasized on unity in Muslim Ummah to deal with the big challenges like Islamophobia.
Talking to Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said the Islamic world has been facing different issues and a complicated situation.
The President said Pakistan and Turkey have identical views on international issues and also support each other at world forums.
He said Pakistan has been playing a sincere role for peace and stability in Afghanistan. He said Pakistan has been affected by the long war in Afghanistan.
The President thanked Turkey for supporting Pakistan on Kashmir and FATF issues.
The Turkish Defence Minister presented the President an invitation letter from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Turkey.
He said the two countries need to enhance cooperation in defence sector, including military training.
He also emphasized on joint efforts on matters of bilateral interest. He said Turkey will continue supporting Pakistan on Kashmir issue.
