Collations b/w Pakistan & Turkey in different Areas.

Pakistan and Turkey have decided to upgrade their comprehensive strategic partnership and intensify political economic and trade cooperation.

Addressing a joint news conference in Islamabad with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip ErdoganRecep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the two sides have decided for the establishment of a higher level cooperation council which will meet annually under the two Prime Ministers to steer unique partnership between the two countries to even greater heights. He said it has also been decided to reenergize our trade relations cognizant of the pivotal role of the private sectors in trade enhancement and economic development. The Prime Minister said we have agreed to launch a chief executive officers forum. The forum's meeting will be held on the sidelines of the leadership level visits, which will help unleash potential of private sector. He said Pakistan and turkey have convergent views while condemning terrorism and extremism.
He said we reiterated our unwavering resolve to defeat this menace that continues to claim innocent lives. The Prime Minister said he briefed his Turkish counterpart on Pakistan's comprehensive strategy against extremist and militancy and both the countries renewed their commitment to jointly counter terrorism and other social evils. On Afghanistan, the Prime Minister said we focused on peace and stability as well as coordinated efforts for trans-regional cooperation and joint projects. He appreciated turkey's constructive role in Afghanistan and said Pakistan looks forward for a continued engagement for ensuring prosperity and development in the region. He said Pakistan greatly values its strategic relationship with turkey which is rooted in our shared interest, common concerns and perceptions on regional and international issues. He lauded the Turkish Prime Minister's commitment of further strengthening the special relationship and assured Pakistan 's steadfast support for achieving common objectives. The Turkish Prime Minister said we have discussed all the matters in depth including cooperation in areas of political, cultural and commerce. He said joint ventures, especially in the area of military also came under discussion and we discussed to promote cooperation in defence production to further deepen our relations. He said both the countries are supporting each other at all the regional and internal forums. The Turkish Prime Minister said there is a commitment on both sides to create a joint platform to combat terrorism. Earlier, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks in Islamabad today. They discussed a host of issues including bilateral cooperation in political, economic and defence fields. They also discussed matters relating to regional security and international issues. The two sides expressed the resolve to enhance cooperation in various fields to give a new dimension to the existing bilateral ties.