Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day visit to Turkiye from today in a special gesture of solidarity and support with the Turkish people hit hard by the recent earthquake. During his stay in Ankara, the Prime Minister will meet President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. The Prime Minister will reiterate Pakistan’s firm commitment to stand by the Turkish people during these difficult times and to continue to extending all possible support to the ongoing relief effort.
The Prime Minister will also visit earthquake affected areas in southern Turkiye and interact with the Pakistani search and rescue teams deployed in the area as well as survivors of the earthquake. Pakistan and Turkiye enjoy deep fraternal ties. The two countries have resolutely stood by each other during every trial and tribulation.
For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
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