Canada Global (Web News) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received a guard of honour at the Prime Minister’s House upon arriving in Pakistan for a two-day official visit on Thursday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed him and First Lady Emine Erdogan with a formal salute, followed by the national anthems of both countries.
As part of the reception, PM Shehbaz introduced Erdogan to members of the federal cabinet and met the Turkish delegation. Later, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir also met Erdogan and extended greetings. The Turkish president was further honoured with a flypast by F-16 fighter jets.
Erdogan, accompanied by the First Lady and a delegation of investors and business leaders, landed at Noor Khan Airbase late at night. President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz personally received him, and a 21-gun salute was presented in his honour.
His visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye. High-level meetings will take place to discuss trade, investment, and strategic collaboration.
Erdogan will co-chair the seventh meeting of the Pakistan-Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) with PM Shehbaz. The discussions will cover key areas of mutual interest, including trade, defense, and technology.
The visit will conclude with a joint declaration, along with the signing of several agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The two leaders will also address a joint press conference to outline future cooperation between the two nations
