Afghanistan, July 5 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif agreed on Saturday to deepen cooperation in defense, trade and strategic sectors following talks in Istanbul, as the two countries seek to strengthen their longstanding bilateral partnership.
In a statement posted on X after the meeting, Erdogan said the leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and international issues. He said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic and security cooperation while supporting diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.
Erdogan said Turkey supports initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. He also criticized I...