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Turkish President Erdogan to visit Pakistan in April

Turkish President Erdogan to visit Pakistan in April
February 20, 2019
KARACHI (92 News) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Pakistan in April. According to the reports, the Turkish president will visit Pakistan in April with investors. During the visit, Erdogan will meet with Prime Minister Imran Khan and the delegation level talk also will be held. It was also reported that the Turkish leader will be announcing fresh investment in Pakistan during his visit, set to coincide with Pakistan Day. A day earlier, Turkish consul-general said that Turkey’s relations with Pakistan were very strong and the two countries have always stepped forward together. He also stated that Turkey wishes for trade with Pakistan, including cooperation in the field of defence. Turkish officials were in touch with their Pakistani counterparts in order to be part of the projects pertaining to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Ecommerce Gateway Vice President, Umair Nizam, said that a 20-member delegation, representing as many as 13 prominent Turkish companies, would sign agreements with Pakistani companies in electrical and electronic sectors. Similar B2B meetings would also be organised with the businessmen in Lahore. On the other hand, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad is also expected to arrive in Islamabad next month for the Pakistan Day celebrations after Prime Minister Imran Khan extended an invitation to him.