{"id":7823,"date":"2026-10-28T20:18:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7823"},"modified":"2026-10-28T20:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:19:00","slug":"president-zardari-calls-for-stronger-pakistan-turkiye-defence-trade-and-economic-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7823","title":{"rendered":"President Zardari Calls for Stronger Pakistan-T\u00fcrkiye Defence, Trade and Economic Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong> \u2014 President Asif Ali Zardari has called for further strengthening Pakistan\u2019s longstanding partnership with T\u00fcrkiye, emphasising closer cooperation in trade, investment, defence, education, culture and other areas of mutual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan on the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye, President Zardari highlighted the close ties between the two countries, rooted in their shared history, common values and enduring people-to-people connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president said Pakistan deeply valued the solidarity and support extended by the Turkish leadership and people during challenging times. He expressed confidence that enhanced political engagement and closer cooperation across various sectors would help further strengthen bilateral relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Referring to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, President Zardari said he hoped the arrangement would deepen strategic cooperation among Pakistan, T\u00fcrkiye and Saudi Arabia and contribute to peace, security and stability in the region and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond defence cooperation, Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye maintain relations in trade, investment, education and cultural exchange. 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