The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on his official X account that he met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the International Forum on Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, where the two leaders reaffirmed their deep and historic ties.
Sharif said it was “a pleasure” to exchange views with a
“time-tested and trusted friend of Pakistan.” He added that both sides
reiterated their resolve to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, defense,
connectivity and investment.
According to Sharif’s post, the two leaders also discussed
regional and global developments, including Gaza and Afghanistan, and
emphasized their shared commitment to peace, stability and the well-being of
their peoples and the broader region.