Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Erdogan met on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Cairo. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations, trade, and investment between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Key Discussions and Highlights
During their meeting, the two leaders discussed mutual ties, trade, and investment. Head of the state Shehbaz Sharif and Erdogan applauded the notable, thoughtful, and diverse relations among Pakistan and Türkiye. He commended President Erdogan’s leadership and Türkiye’s remarkable development under his guidance.
Expanding Economic Cooperation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Erdogan emphasized the need for both nations to expand economic cooperation. He highlighted the importance of national investment and joint ventures, particularly in emerging fields such as IT, agriculture, and green technology.
Addressing the D-8 Summit
Earlier, addressing the D-8 Summit in Cairo, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Erdogan stressed the importance of supporting young people and fostering the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He expressed, “We try for our adults to become work makers instead of work searchers,” he said.
Empowering Youth
The Prime Minister noted that youth are filled with energy, fresh ideas, and creativity. He emphasized that empowering youth is essential for the progress of D-8 member states. He added, “In order to enable our children to take full advantage of the growing opportunities in data innovation worldwide, he continued, “In Pakistan, we are focusing on man-made consciousness, information security, and network protection.”
Leveraging IT for Growth
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pointed out that Pakistan is home to one of the largest freelance workforces globally. He underscored the importance of leveraging IT to improve agriculture, the economy, and other sectors.
Role of SMEs
He further stated that SMEs could play a critical role in addressing global economic challenges. Social development requires prioritizing SME growth. With the majority of Pakistan’s population being young, the government is striving to equip them with the right skills and high-quality education to make them valuable contributors on a global scale.
Conclusion: A Vision for the Future
The meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan underscores the commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and boosting trade and investment. By focusing on youth empowerment, IT, and SMEs, both nations aim to achieve sustainable economic growth and development.
Stay tuned for more updates on this significant collaboration and its impact on Pakistan and Türkiye!
Summary
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish President Erdogan.
- They meeting is held on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Egypt Cairo.
- They discussed boosting bilateral relations, trade, and investment.
- Shehbaz celebrates the historic relation of Pakistan and Türkiye.
- He commended Erdogan’s leadership and Türkiye’s progress.
- They emphasized expanding economic cooperation.
- Focus areas include IT, agriculture, and green technology.
- Addressed on D-8 Summit by Shehbaz for youth empowerment.
- He encouraged making youth job creators, not seekers.
- He emphasized how SMEs contribute to economic expansion.
- Pakistan focuses on AI, data protection, and cybersecurity.
- Shehbaz pointed out Pakistan’s large freelance workforce.
- He stressed leveraging IT to improve various sectors.
- Shehbaz emphasized equipping youth with skills and education.
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