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Turkish FM, Defence Minister in Pakistan on official visit to boost ties“The visit reflects the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual trust,” it reported.
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Ministers Yaşar Güler and Hakan Fidan held a meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishak Dar

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Islamabad: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasir Guler are in Pakistan to hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on issues of mutual interest, including defence industry cooperation.

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The two arrived here on Wednesday on an official visit.

Radio Pakistan reported that during their official engagements, important issues of mutual interest will be discussed.

“The visit reflects the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, rooted in shared history, culture, and mutual trust,” it reported.

Sources said that among other engagements, the two would also hold talks with Prime Minister Sharif on bilateral ties, regional issues, and defence industry cooperation.

Turkiye has strong ties with Pakistan and expressed solidarity with it during the military conflict with India in May, which angered India but Istanbul has continued efforts to bolster ties with Islamabad.

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(Published 09 July 2025, 18:15 IST)