
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Arrives in Pakistan on an Official Visit
Islamabad: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Pakistan for a two-day official visit. He was warmly welcomed at Nur Khan Airbase by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Upon his arrival, President Erdogan was honored with a 21-gun salute, while school children in traditional attire greeted him with enthusiasm. A military band also played a ceremonial welcome tune.
As his aircraft entered Pakistan’s airspace, it was escorted by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 fighter jets, which accompanied him to Islamabad in a symbolic gesture of respect.
During his visit, the Turkish President will hold meetings with Pakistan’s leadership, including the President and Prime Minister. He is also scheduled to attend the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and the Pakistan-Turkey Business Forum in Islamabad. Additionally, he will participate in a signing ceremony for memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey across various sectors.
This visit highlights the deepening ties between the two nations and reinforces their commitment to strategic and economic collaboration.
(Source: Prime Minister’s Office, Pakistan)