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Pakistan prime minister to pay 3-day official visit to Turkey from Tuesday

May 31, 2022

By Imran Nasir

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on his first official visit to Turkey on Tuesday, official said on Monday.

According to the Prime Minister officie, during his stay in Turkey, he will hold meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Health, Trade, and Economic Cooperation.

“The visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan is aimed at enhancing cooperation with Turkey in diverse fields including trade, investment, health, education and technology sectors,” said in a statement, issued from premier office.

Sharif's visit coincides with the 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Pakistani Prime Minister will also meet with Turkish investors and participate in the Pakistan-Turkey Business forum during his stay in Ankara and Istanbul.

This is Shehbaz Sharif's first visit to Turkey after taking office last following ousted the former Prime Minister Imran Khan from office through a no-trust motion.

Khan accused the Sharif and his other allies to topple his government through a conspiracy hatched by the United States.