Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Turkey is a brother and great friend that always supported Pakistan at difficult times.

He was talking to Turkish Minister of National Defence, General (R) Hulusi Akar who called on him in Islamabad.

Khawaja Asif expressed satisfaction over common understanding on regional and global emerging situation.

He thanked the government of Turkey and the people for supporting Pakistan's principled stand on Kashmir in the United Nations and other various regional and international fora.

Khawaja Asif thanked Hulusi Akar for extending invitation to him for attending Distinguished Visitor Day-2022 at Izmir from next month.

He said China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project will contribute towards peace, stability, economic development and in the region connectivity.

Both sides showed satisfaction on various areas of common interest, including security, counter terrorism and handling of prevailing regional environment.