ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the Trade in Goods Agreement 2022, viewing it as a crucial step toward reaching their bilateral trade goal of USD 5 billion.
Both nations emphasized the need to further enhance their trade and investment relationships through increased Government-to-Government (G2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) interactions.
A press release from the finance ministry revealed that Mehmet Paçaci, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye, paid a farewell visit to the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb.
The meeting reaffirmed the deep-rooted and fraternal bond between Pakistan and Turkiye, built on shared faith, history, and cultural ties. The Finance Minister praised Ambassador Paçaci for his efforts in strengthening bilateral relations and reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to advancing its partnership with Turkiye in various sectors, including trade, investment, and technical cooperation.
The Minister also commended the progress made during the recent visit of the Turkish trade delegation to Pakistan, led by Turkish Trade Minister Prof. Dr. Omer Bolat. This visit explored new opportunities for cooperation in sectors such as energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology.
He extended his best wishes to Ambassador Paçaci for his future endeavors and expressed confidence in the continued collaboration and enduring friendship between the two countries.
In his remarks, Ambassador Paçaci expressed gratitude for the support and cooperation he received from the Pakistani government during his tenure.
He also thanked the Turkish trade delegation and highlighted that these engagements would further strengthen economic ties and unlock the vast potential for bilateral trade and investment.
The Ambassador assured of Turkiye’s ongoing commitment to achieving the shared goals of both nations.
