Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in the infrastructure, transportation, and logistics sectors.
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Turkish Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu met in Antalya, Türkiye, to discuss these goals. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the ministers also discussed regional developments and matters of mutual interest, including the upcoming COP31 Forum.
During the meeting, Abdul Aleem Khan stated that Pakistan and Türkiye enjoy longstanding relations based on friendship, affection, and brotherhood. He noted that Islamabad is keen to expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen ties with Ankara, describing his Turkish counterpart as a brother and expressing a desire to explore new avenues of cooperation in various sectors.
Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu recalled his recent visit to Pakistan, stating that the warmth, affection, and hospitality extended to him by the people of Pakistan remained fresh in his memory.
Both ministers expressed optimism that the COP31 Forum would yield positive and meaningful outcomes for both countries in the fields of logistics, transportation, and infrastructure. They observed that the two countries could benefit significantly from each other’s experiences in strengthening infrastructure, advancing modern development projects, and undertaking sustainable initiatives.
Abdul Aleem Khan thanked his Turkish counterpart for Türkiye’s excellent hospitality and warm welcome during the Forum. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts to strengthen friendly relations and explore new avenues of cooperation across various sectors.
