PM sets $5b target for Pak-Turk bilateral trade to reflect historic friendship
PM Shehbaz Sharif meets the Turkish minister. Turkish Commerce Minister Dr. Mehmet Muş called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and exchanged views with him on benefitting from the trade potential existing between the two countries.
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The prime minister called the need for strengthening the trade mechanisms between the two countries to expand its scope. The prime minister particularly underscored the importance of increasing bilateral trade volume to US$5 billion over the next three years. He also underlined the resolve to fully facilitate Turkish companies in Pakistan to enhance trade. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Turkey on a three-day official visit from 31 May to 2 June.
It may be noted that Pakistan and Turkiye has remained long lasted friends for several decades. There are several bilateral agreements for promotion of econoic ties between the two countries. Thus, PM Shehbaz & Turkish minister had a discussion on the opportunities for traders, investors and businessmen to invest in Pakistan.
