PM, Turkish President discuss regional developments

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi and discussed matters of mutual interest.

The two leaders engaged in a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and exchanged views on key regional developments.

The two leaders reiterated their resolve and commitment to bringing about meaningful progress in relations between the two countries, in all important sectors. Both leaders emphasised the importance of deepening cooperation in trade, defence, energy, connectivity, and investment sectors.

To this end, the two countries agreed to exchange high-level delegations so as to ensure early finalisation of the understandings reached between the two leaders.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to working closely with Turkiye in advancing their shared goals of peace, stability, and sustainable development throughout the region.

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Prime Minister’s Meeting with the President of Iran on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan (3rd – 4th July, 2025)

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan.

During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the ongoing bilateral cooperation across all areas and expressed satisfaction over the progress made on the decisions taken during their last meeting for further strengthening of Pakistan-Iran relations.

The two leaders also discussed the evolving regional situation in the wake of Israel’s illegitimate aggression against Iran. The Prime Minister appreciated President Pezeshkian’s leadership and lauded Iran’s decision to reach a ceasefire during the recent crisis.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people and Government of Iran and Pakistan’s strong commitment to continue working closely with Iran for peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.

President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s strong diplomatic support to Iran, including at the international forums, during the crisis and thanked him for Pakistan’s vital role in de-escalating the conflict.

The Prime Minister requested the Iranian President to convey his warm greetings and good wishes to His Eminence the Supreme Leader