The 2 overseas ministers met in New York on the sidelines of the ministerial convention on the menace to international meals safety. FM Bilawal had arrived within the US on Tuesday to attend the two-day ministerial convention that was triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“Either side expressed dedication to work collectively to boost financial cooperation and unleash the total potential of Pakistan-Turkey commerce relations,” the press launch stated.
“Each ministers agreed to stay in shut contact to take care of the upward trajectory and add momentum to the pleasant ties between Pakistan and Turkey,” the FO stated.
Bilawal expressed satisfaction over the prevailing “wonderful bilateral partnership” between the 2 international locations and reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to additional improve its wide-ranging cooperation with Turkey.
The overseas minister stated that the seventy fifth anniversary of the institution of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Turkey could be celebrated in a “befitting method” in November 2022.
“The overseas minister thanked the Turkish authorities for its steadfast help and principled place on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He additionally briefed his counterpart on the so-called ‘Delimitation Fee’ and India’s unlawful steps in IIOJK (Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir),” the FO stated.
The overseas ministers additionally exchanged views on varied worldwide points. FM Bilawal, particularly, appreciated Turkey’s function and contribution to the promotion of regional peace and stability.
Delighted to fulfill my ?? brother @MevlutCavusoglu in New York. Collectively we took inventory of our wonderful bilateral relations, mentioned alternatives of cooperation in financial system and protection & resolved to collectively have a good time #PakTurkiyeAt75 this yr.1/2 pic.twitter.com/yZthszEYSD
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) May 18, 2022
He additionally lauded Turkey’s help in addressing the Afghan humanitarian disaster.
FM Bilawal later stated he was “delighted” to fulfill his Turkish counterpart.
Deal with to ministerial convention
Later, in his tackle to the ministerial convention, FM Bilawal lauded the initiative to unite and mobilise the worldwide neighborhood to reply to the pressing meals safety and vitamin wants of susceptible folks throughout the planet.
He highlighted the existential threats of local weather change, the Covid pandemic and poverty confronted by growing international locations.
FM Bilawal referred to as for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes peacefully and work collectively to make sure that humanity was fed.