Pakistan and Turkiye have agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, defence and security domains.

This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The two leaders assessed preparations for the upcoming 7th session of Pakistan-Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council to be held in Islamabad in the near future.

They also discussed regional and global developments, especially the ongoing genocide and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. They called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and end of hostilities.

The Prime Minister appreciated Türkiye's firm and consistent support for the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

During the meeting, President Erdogan expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's economic policies, which have played a crucial role in stabilizing Pakistan's economy. He commended the Prime Minister for his leadership and commitment to economic reforms.