Imran Khan, Erdogan exchange views on latest situation of Syria
ISLAMABAD/ANKARA (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday and exchanged views on the latest situation of Syria.
During the telephonic conversation, both the leaders discussed current situation of the region including Syria. Discussing the recent situation in Syria, the prime minister assured Erdogan of Pakistan’s firm support to its ally Turkey.
Imran Khan told Erdogan that Islamabad is fully aware of Ankara’s concerns over the matter of terrorism. PM Khan further said that he is praying for the success of Turkey’s efforts for establishing peace and harmony in the region.
He reiterated that Pakistan has rendered 70,000 sacrifices in war against terrorism, whereas, the country has also given shelter to three million refugees.
The premier told President Erdogan that the Pakistani nation is eagerly waiting to warmly welcome him during his upcoming visit to Pakistan.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to visit Pakistan on October 24
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Pakistan on October 24. Sources said that a high-level delegation of traders will also accompany the Turkish president. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed his visit during a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Addressing the UN General Assembly session in New York on September 24, Erdogan said that it is imperative to solve the Kashmir issue through dialogue and on the basis of justice and equity. He said that the stability and prosperity of South Asia cannot be separated from the Kashmir issue.
The Turkish president criticized international community for failing to pay attention to Kashmir conflict which awaits solution for the last 72 years.
“The United Nations will have to fulfill its responsibility. Pakistan and India will have to hold dialogues over the Kashmir issue,” he said.
About the Iran nuclear deal issue, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said nuclear power should either be free for all states or banned completely, and warned that the ‘inequality’ between states who have nuclear power and who do not undermines global balances.
Turkey signed the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty in 1980, and has also signed the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which bans all nuclear detonations for any purpose.
