Economic cooperation was in focus today with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreeing to accelerate the current joint projects and open new avenues for investment in each country. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the UN COP31 Leaders’ Summit on Friday, November 13, 2026 in Antalya, Turkey, reiterated the historical and brotherly ties that have existed between both countries.

In a comprehensive meeting, the two leaders discussed scaling up economic cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye on various key areas of mutual interest and expressed high satisfaction about the positive trajectory of bilateral relations. They stressed the need to speed up the implementation of the outstanding commercial agreements, strengthen B2B ties, strengthen joint defence cooperation and further develop energy and regional connectivity projects.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye today on the sidelines of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP31 Leaders Summit. The two leaders reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, and expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations. The Prime Minister and the President held wide-ranging discussions on avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on trade and investment, defence collaboration, energy cooperation, and connectivity. Both leaders emphasized the importance of expediting the implementation of ongoing initiatives and exploring new opportunities to further deepen economic engagement. They also exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and broader global developments. The Prime Minister highlighted the ongoing efforts by regional countries, particularly members of the Makkah Accord, to promote de-escalation and dialogue. President Erdoğan appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and mediation efforts which led to the signing of the Islamabad MoU. Prime Minister Sharif thanked President Erdogan for his steadfast support and close coordination throughout Pakistan’s entire diplomatic effort. Both leaders underscored the importance of adherence by all parties to their commitments under the Islamabad MoU to ensure durable and lasting peace in the wider region. Both leaders reaffirmed their steadfast support for each other on issues of core national interest, reflecting the enduring tradition of mutual trust and solidarity between Pakistan and Türkiye. They also reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, building on fraternal ties, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity. #COP31 #COP31Antalya
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In addition to bilateral trade, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the development of regional and international security developments in detail. The high point was an acknowledgement of the continuing diplomatic process by the regional states to encourage dialogue and de-escalation in the region, especially those members of the Makkah Accord. President Erdogan congratulated Pakistan for playing a constructive role in bringing peace to the region, which eventually paved the way for the Islamabad MoU. Both leaders said that implementation of all the commitments of Islamabad MoU by various stakeholders is very important for the durable peace in the region, ending with a mutual commitment to remain steadfast together in the interests of the states.

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