ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held important telephonic callwith Pakistan PM Imran Khan.
In a effort to address the situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic,Pakistan and Turkey on Monday agreed to boost bilateral cooperation.
The resolve came during a telephonic conversation between Prime MinisterImran Khan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
During the telephone call, PM Imran Khan briefed the Turkish president onthe steps taken by his government to control the spread of COVID-19 in thecountry.
He thanked President Erdogan for providing valuable medical equipment,which was reflective of historic linkages between the two countries to helpeach other in times of need.
Discussing the long term economic repercussions of COVID-19, PM Imran saidthat a comprehensive coordinated plan of action on debt relief andrestructuring was needed to stave off socio-economic turbulence.
The prime minister highlighted his call for “global initiative on debtrelief” for developing countries aimed at helping them cope with thechallenges.
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He briefed the Turkish president on the worsening human rights situation inOccupied Kashmir, accentuated by double lockdown and intensified militarycrackdown.
PM Imran also shared Pakistan’s concerns on India’s moves to alter thedemographic structure of the occupied territory, while the world waspreoccupied with fighting the pandemic.
Earlier, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion ofEid-ul-Fitr.
On the occasion, President Erdogan offered condolences on the tragic crashof airplane in Karachi and reiterated Turkish nation’s strong support toits Pakistani brethren in this difficult time.
