![Sartaj-Cavusoglu-Press](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2016/08/_2/740x404/pic_1470135411_1.jpg)
Sartaj-Cavusoglu-Press
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published August 02, 2016 | 03:56 PM
![Sartaj-Cavusoglu-Press](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2016/08/_2/740x404/pic_1470135411_1.jpg)
(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Augst,2016) Advisor Sartaj Aziz and Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu who earlier held a one-on-one and delegation-level meetings said their interaction focused on exchange of in-depth views on bilateral relations.
Aziz said signing of Free Trade Agreement with Turkey expected in next few weeks would be a milestone to boost trade. He said the need for lasting political solution in Afghanistan also came under discussion.
He said Pakistan and Turkey were host to largest refugee population in the world and expressed hope that the international community would be mindful of the burden. The Advisor expressed Pakistan's unequivocal support to the dynamic leadership of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and congratulated on the successful defeat of the military coup in his country.
He mentioned that Turkish people coming out in streets in support of democracy was a sight to behold. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Pakistan was the first country he was visiting after Turkey's coup and acknowledged the support of Pakistani nation and government for their solidarity in this hour.
He expressed gratitude to both Houses of the Pakistani parliament for adopting a unanimous resolution in favour of democracy in Turkey. He said that Turkey was taking all necessary measures against the perpetrators of coup.
He dismissed the impression that Turkey would slide into a state of chaos following the state of emergency, adding that it was not meant to target public but the state structure to ensure stability in the country.
The Turkish Foreign Minister said Pakistan was a second home to Turkish people and the two nations reciprocated feelings of affinity for each other. He underlined Turkey's support to Pakistan against its fight against terrorism, mentioning that Turkey was also a victim of terrorism. He said Turkey was normalizing its relations with Russia and Israel.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
![Cricket: England v West Indies 3rd Test scoreboard](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019914.jpg)
Cricket: England v West Indies 3rd Test scoreboard
![Finance minister briefs Chinese officials on refor ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019922.jpg)
Finance minister briefs Chinese officials on reform agenda, engagement with IMF
![Finland says Russian vessel violated its territori ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019912.jpg)
Finland says Russian vessel violated its territorial waters
![Olympic opening ceremony under way on River Seine](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019266.jpg)
Olympic opening ceremony under way on River Seine
![West Indies' treble strike rocks England in third ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019264.jpg)
West Indies' treble strike rocks England in third Test
![Ukraine court orders detention of suspect in murde ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019262.jpg)
Ukraine court orders detention of suspect in murder of nationalist ex-MP
![Long queues, ticketing problems ahead of Paris ope ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019015.jpg)
Long queues, ticketing problems ahead of Paris opening ceremony
![Rana Sanaullah Khan joins Paris 2024 Olympics inau ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019638.jpg)
Rana Sanaullah Khan joins Paris 2024 Olympics inauguration reception
![Glowing tributes mark 69th birthday of President Z ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019637.jpg)
Glowing tributes mark 69th birthday of President Zardari at Governor's House
![Players unaware of spying scandal as Canada Olympi ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019635.jpg)
Players unaware of spying scandal as Canada Olympic coach sent home: official
![Naqvi hails Pak women cricketers for going down fi ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019013.jpg)
Naqvi hails Pak women cricketers for going down fighting against SL
!['Sabotage' on French rail network before Olympics: ..](https://photo-cdn.urdupoint.com/media/2024/07/_1/235x155/pic_1722019634.jpg)
'Sabotage' on French rail network before Olympics: What we know
More Stories From Pakistan
-
NDMA Advisory: More Monsoon Rains-wind, Thundershowers from July 28-31
5 hours ago -
Armed Forces, tri services chiefs pay homage to Captain Sarwar Shaheed
5 hours ago -
Agriculture dept inks agreement with Bakhabar Kissan
6 hours ago -
Rana Sanaullah Khan joins Paris 2024 Olympics inauguration reception
6 hours ago -
Glowing tributes mark 69th birthday of President Zardari at Governor's House
6 hours ago -
Balochistan CM announce depoliticizing of police, Levies force
6 hours ago
-
PTI creating unrest, halting economic progress in country: MNA
6 hours ago -
ISSI holds webinar on “Elections in Iran : Regional and International Insights”
6 hours ago -
ECP defers written test for seats of election officers
6 hours ago -
PN assists in firefighting, evacuation efforts for stranded civilians of Kashif Centre fire incident
6 hours ago -
Women's rights protection is govt's top priority. Hina Parvez Butt
6 hours ago -
"We stand in solidarity with Azma Bokhari”: Secretary Women’s Parliamentary Caucus
6 hours ago