PM Shehbaz thanks Erdogan for support at critical time

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for showing solidarity and support with Pakistan at this “critical time” following the Indian missile strikes in Pakistan.

The prime minister, who received a telephone call from President Erdogan appreciated the prayers of the Turkish people for the martyrs of Wednesday’s heinous missile strikes carried out by India.

In a social media post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that during the discussion, he had briefed President Erdogan on the valiant efforts of Pakistan’s armed forces, who repulsed the enemy with their bravery and professional superiority.

“We will protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs. Pakistan is grateful for Turkish efforts to promote de-escalation and maintain peace in South Asia,” he remarked.

The Turkish president had condoled the loss of lives of Pakistani citizens caused by Indian missile strikes and assured that Turkiye was ready to play its role as a committed friend of Pakistan.

Reaffirming Turkiye’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan, Erdogan said that Turkiye supported de-escalation of the situation and that the Turkish nation was praying for the success of Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives.