Pakistan, July 5 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that Pakistan and Turkiye are entering a new phase of strategic and economic cooperation after holding wide-ranging talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. He said both countries remain committed to strengthening bilateral ties through increased trade, investment, defence cooperation, energy collaboration, technology partnerships, connectivity projects, and closer people-to-people relations that benefit both nations.

During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the entire scope of the Pakistan-Turkiye Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to resolving international disputes through dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual respect. They emphasized th...