ANTALYA (Lord Media): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed regional security and measures to reduce tensions. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the COP 31 summit under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

The leaders reaffirmed the deep ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, discussing cooperation in trade, investment, defense, and energy sectors.

The Prime Minister highlighted regional efforts to reduce tensions and promote dialogue, while the Turkish President appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.

Both leaders emphasized exploring new opportunities to strengthen economic links and stressed the importance of adhering to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for sustainable peace.

Following the meeting, the Prime Minister departed Antalya for home, with Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Environment Hasan Suver bidding him farewell.