Ankara/Islamabad — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressedstrong support for Pakistan’s stance on Afghan repatriation, earning praisefrom Islamabad’s defense leadership. Pakistan’s Defence Minister KhawajaAsif, in an official statement, thanked President Erdoğan for acknowledgingPakistan’s humanitarian efforts during the ongoing Afghan refugee crisis.
According to Asif, Turkey’s gesture reflects not only diplomatic solidaritybut also historical brotherhood. He emphasized that Ankara’s consistentbacking strengthens Pakistan’s position at a time when regional tensionsand border management challenges remain sensitive. “Turkey’s government andpeople are our benefactors. We are honored by the arrival of a high-levelTurkish delegation to Pakistan,” the minister remarked, adding that bothTurkey and Qatar deserve appreciation for their understanding and support.
The Turkish government has recently reaffirmed its cooperation withPakistan on multiple fronts — from regional peace initiatives to defensecollaboration. Diplomatic observers see Erdoğan’s engagement as part ofTurkey’s broader vision to stabilize South Asia while deepening Ankara’sinfluence in regional politics.
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In closing, Asif reiterated that Pakistan values Turkey’s friendship as“trustworthy and time-tested,” marking yet another chapter in the twonations’ longstanding partnership.