Key points
- Erdogan arrives at Pakistan Prime Minister’s House
- Pakistan armed forces present guard of honour to the visiting dignitary
- Will co-chair 7th Session of Pakistan-Turkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council
ISLAMABAD: President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday.
Upon arrival, Prime Minister Sharif accorded a warm welcome to the Turkish president.
A formal welcome ceremony was held in honour of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad.
A contingent of armed forces presented guard of honour to the visiting dignitary. National anthems of both the countries were played.
The Turkish leader also planted a tree in the premises of the PM House before heading into formal discussions.
Earlier, APP reported as the Turkish president landed at Nur Khan Airbase, he was received by President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and senior government officials.
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A 21-gun salute in the backdrop heralded the arrival of the dignitary, who was accompanied by a high-level delegation.
The Pakistan Air Force jets escorted President Erdogan’s special aircraft as it entered Pakistan’s airspace.
Two children, attired in traditional dresses presented bouquet to the Turkish President and accompanying First Lady.
The welcome ceremony also featured a performance by the military band as the children waved the flags of Pakistan and Turkiye.
The airbase and the route of Turkish President Erdogan’s motorcade were decorated with Pakistani and Turkish flags, as well as welcoming banners, showcasing the warm hospitality and strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.
During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Erdogan will co-chair the 7th Session of the Pakistan-Turkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), according to APP.
Together with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he will address the Pakistan-Turkiye Business and Investment Forum, bringing together leading investors, companies and business people from both sides.
