Pakistan's Foreign Minister Embarks on Official Visit to Turkey

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will begin a one-day official visit to Turkey today, where he will participate in meetings with France, Germany, Italy, and the UK as part of the R4 and R4+ format, the Foreign Office said Friday.

He will also call on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and hold bilateral meetings with his Turkish counterpart. 

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister was received at the airport by Ambassador Cihad Erginay, Director General at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires, Shaiq Ahmed; Pakistan's Consul General in Istanbul Khawaja Khurram Naeem; Additional Secretary, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi; and officers of the Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Istanbul.

The Press Information Department, which issued the statement, is the principal department of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It was established in 1947 with the mission to disseminate information to the public through various media channels. The department operates around the clock to publicize government policies and provide feedback to the government on the impact of its policies.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister's visit to Turkey is part of Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen relations with key countries in the region. Turkey and Pakistan have historically enjoyed close ties, and the visit is expected to further enhance cooperation between the two nations.