Antalya:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the COP31 summit in Antalya. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Türkiye and Pakistan, as well as discussing regional and global developments.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Erdogan emphasized the importance of continuing and accelerating efforts to enhance cooperation between the two nations, especially in transportation and the defense industry. He noted that the Mecca Defense Alliance has bolstered the solidarity between Türkiye and Pakistan, and both countries are committed to contributing towards resolving the conflict in Iran.

Erdogan expressed Türkiye's readiness to assist Pakistan in addressing regional challenges through peaceful means. He also extended condolences to Prime Minister Sharif for the victims of a recent attack on a police convoy in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Sharif expressed his gratitude to Erdogan for Türkiye's hospitality during the summit. He highlighted the reaffirmation of strong, historic ties between Pakistan and Türkiye and agreed on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including trade, defense, energy, and connectivity. Sharif also appreciated the support and coordination from Türkiye in Pakistan's diplomatic engagements between the US and Iran.