Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur has said that there is a huge opportunity for foreign investment in tourism sector in Gilgit Baltistan.

Talking to Country Head of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency Gökhan Umut in Islamabad on Friday, he asked theTurkish investors to invest in tourism sector.

He said about 2 million tourist visit the picturesque area of Gilgit Baltistan every year.

The Minister said that the government is establishing Economic Zones in Gilgit Baltistan which will open new avenues of industrial development.

Ali Amin Gandapur said that the Turkish President has always adopted a clear stance on the Kashmir issue and the government and the people of Pakistan thank Turkey for its continued support in this regard.

The Country Head of Turkish Agency said that his country is working with Pakistan in the social sector, health and education sectors and is always ready to cooperate for the welfare of the people of Pakistan.