PM Shehbaz, Turkmen President reiterate resolve to enhance trade cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov  reaffirmed their determination to enhance bilateral cooperation, focusing on stronger trade and economic linkages.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Turkmen President for assisting in the safe evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Iran during the Iran-Israel conflict.

He said Turkmenistan could benefit from enhanced access to Pakistan’s ports in Karachi and Gwadar to expand its regional connectivity.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also reiterated his invitation to the Turkmen President to undertake an official visit to Pakistan next year.

The Turkmen President thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his visit and participation in the International Forum on Peace and Trust, expressing his country’s desire to deepen cooperation with Pakistan across various fields of mutual interest.

Earlier, Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand partnership across multiple sectors.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister.