Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Addresses Pakistan-Turkey Business Conference in Istanbul

Speaking at the Pakistan–Türkiye Business Conference in Istanbul, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on both nations to transform their longstanding political and fraternal ties into a “dynamic economic partnership.”

Dar noted that the global economy is being reshaped by factors such as geopolitical competition, technological changes, and shifting trade patterns, which create new opportunities for cooperation. He highlighted that Pakistan and Türkiye, situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia, can leverage their strategic locations to enhance trade, investment, and regional connectivity.

The foreign minister urged diplomatic missions and business organizations from both countries to work more closely to facilitate trade and remove barriers for entrepreneurs. He also pointed to the ongoing economic reform program in Pakistan under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at improving the business environment.

Sources: Business Recorder

In his address at the Pakistan-Turkey Business-to-Business Conference in Istanbul, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar described the relationship between the two countries as being “built on trust and cooperation.” Available reports indicate his speech focused on trade and other major bilateral issues.

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