Defence Minister Pervez Khattak has said Pakistan and its people are grateful to the Turkish government and its people for their principled stand on Kashmir and supporting Pakistan at Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

He was talking to the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey Hulusi Akar who called on him along with his delegation in Islamabad.

Pervaiz Khattak reiterated Pakistan’s strong desire to strengthen its partnership with Turkey in all fields including defence cooperation.

He suggested that joint military exercises between the two countries would enhance the capabilities of forces.

The Defence Minister of Turkey Hulusi Akar said that the Turkish government and its people would like to continue with the same pace and momentum.