Sharif said he and Erdogan held “very comprehensive and productive discussions,” expressing satisfaction over growing momentum in trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
He said the two leaders reviewed concrete steps to unlock the full potential of economic cooperation, adding that the goodwill between the countries offered “a unique and ideal opportunity” to achieve their mutually agreed target of $5 billion in bilateral trade.
Sharif said Pakistan would continue to stand firmly with Türkiye on the issue of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
He also expressed Pakistan’s appreciation for Türkiye’s “principled and unwavering support” for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and “their legitimate right to self-determination.”
Sharif said he and Erdogan reaffirmed their shared belief that “dialogue, diplomacy and mutual respect remain the only sustainable path to resolving disputes and preserving international peace and security.”
He thanked Türkiye for its “strong and steadfast support” for Pakistan’s peace efforts in the region, saying they culminated in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum.
“The decisions we have taken today will not remain words on paper,” Sharif said. “They will translate into greater trade, stronger investment, deeper strategic cooperation and, above all, a better future for our peoples.”
He said he assured Erdogan of Pakistan’s “unwavering commitment” to further strengthen the partnership.
Quoting Rumi, Sharif said: “The lamps are different, but the light is the same,” adding that the people of Pakistan and Türkiye are guided by “the light of faith, compassion, mutual respect and an unbreakable brotherhood.”
