Islamabad, October 29, 2026: The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Islamabad celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attending the event as chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr İrfan Neziroğlu highlighted the historic friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye. He reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to regional peace, stability and a more just international order under its Century of Türkiye vision.
The ambassador also paid tribute to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, and the heroes of the Turkish nation.
Syed Usman Tahir, Adviser to the Federal Minister of National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan, served as master of ceremonies and delivered the welcome remarks. He emphasised the enduring brotherhood, cultural ties and strong diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Türkiye.
The celebration reaffirmed the shared commitment of the two countries to strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening their longstanding friendship for future generations.
