ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has offered 52 Super Mushak Aircraft to Turkey underthe Pak-Turk Strategic Economic Framework (SEF).
According to sources, the prime minister recently approved the action planfor Pak-Turk Strategic Economic Framework (SEF) in which the Pakistani sidehas sought Turkish cooperation in various sectors of the economy.
As per details, cooperation in defence production includes delivery of 30attack helicopters to Pakistan Army, delivery of 52 Super Mushak to Turkey,Turkish collaboration with Pak defence production establishment forcooperation in the fields of avionics, IT communications, weapons,ammunition, security vehicles and vessels.
Pakistan has also requested Turkey to build four ships for Pakistan Navy –two in Turkey and two in Pakistan.
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The proposed cooperation in trade and textile includes grant of GSP Plusstatus to Pakistan by Turkey, being a member of EU Customs Union. Inaddition, Pakistan has also requested simplification of customs procedure,exchange of electronic data and technical support to Pakistan Customs.
Moreover, the Pakistani side has sought elimination of non-tariff barriers,strengthening of cooperation on technical barriers to trade, and earlyconclusion of Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
