ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, H.E. Irfan Nezioğlu, called on Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, H.E. Bilal Azhar Kayani, in Islamabad on Friday.
According to a press release issued by the Finance Division, the meeting reviewed the agenda related to cooperation in trade, investment and energy.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the agreed $5 billion bilateral trade target and to attracting greater Turkish investments, particularly in Special Economic Zones. The minister appreciated Türkiye’s strong interest in exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan and stressed the need to leverage the strong political goodwill on both sides to mutually enhance trade volumes.
The Minister of State also appreciated the active participation of Turkish companies in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, as well as the interest of Turkish enterprises in the privatisation of DISCOs.
He underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, including maritime and ship breaking, where significant opportunities exist for mutually beneficial partnerships between the two brotherly countries.
Both sides agreed to renew efforts for the expansion of the Pakistan-Türkiye Trade in Goods agreement. They also discussed ideas to translate political goodwill into actionable targets and deliver meaningful results.
The two sides further agreed to hold more meetings to explore new avenues for strengthening the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye.
