CJP meets Turkey president, lauds ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar called on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Konya, Turkey during his official visit to the country on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by the public relations office of the Supreme Court, the chief justice has highlighted the special love and affection between the people of Pakistan and Turkey during the meeting. He also lauded the ties between Pakistan and Turkey. President Erdogan also expressed his warm sentiments for the people of Pakistan and welcomed the chief justice to the city of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi. Later, the Chief Justice participated in the “Shab-i-Arus” held in Konya to commemorate the 745th death anniversary of the great Sufi saint and philosopher, Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, and witnessed the “Sema”ceremony as part of the commemorative events. Earlier, the Chief Justice held a meeting with President of the Turkish Constitutional Court Prof Dr Zuhtu Arslan in Ankara. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on legal and judicial matters of mutual interest.