Dar joins foreign ministers of Italy, France, Germany, UK in meeting with Erdoğan in Istanbul
Celina Ali
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday conveyed greetings from Pakistan’s top leadership to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reaffirming the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Dar conveyed greetings from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during a meeting between President Erdoğan and foreign ministers participating in the Regional Four (R4) and R4+E4 meetings in Istanbul.
The meeting took place at the conclusion of the diplomatic engagements involving the R4 countries and the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, providing an opportunity for the participating leaders to exchange views on regional and international developments.
According to the Foreign Office, Dar thanked President Erdoğan for Türkiye’s warm hospitality and for hosting the meetings, reaffirming the special bond between Pakistan and Türkiye, rooted in longstanding friendship, mutual trust and high-level strategic cooperation.
He underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to its close relations with Türkiye, highlighting the longstanding partnership between the two countries and their commitment to maintaining close engagement on matters of mutual interest.
President Erdoğan welcomed the participating foreign ministers and appreciated their deliberations under the R4 and R4+E4 formats.
The meeting featured candid exchanges of views on regional and global developments, with participants underscoring the importance of sustained dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing shared challenges and promoting regional and international stability.
Pakistan and Türkiye have maintained close political and diplomatic relations, supported by regular high-level exchanges and cooperation across multiple areas of mutual interest.
Dar’s interaction with President Erdoğa reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ankara while supporting diplomatic efforts to address evolving regional and international challenges.