ISLAMABAD, NOV 6 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, Dr. İrfan Neziroğlu, has called for transforming the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye into a stronger economic partnership through enhanced trade, investment, joint ventures and industrial cooperation, saying that both countries have tremendous potential to cooperate.
He expressed these views during a meeting with President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia, at his residence, where he visited to offer condolences on the demise of his father and pray for the elevation of the departed soul’s status in the hereafter.
The Ambassador said that Pakistan and Türkiye enjoy excellent relations, particularly in defence and military cooperation, but there was a need to substantially expand their commercial and investment ties to translate their historic friendship into tangible economic benefits. Referring to the close brotherly relations among Pakistan and Türkiye , he emphasized that our countries should benefit from one another’s expertise, promote joint ventures and develop collaborative arrangements to access wider markets in both countries.
Describing Pakistan and Türkiye as attractive destinations for investment, Dr. Neziroğlu said that businesses in both countries should explore new avenues of cooperation, including infrastructure and development projects. He proposed sector-specific visits between Pakistani and Turkish businessmen, to establish direct business linkages.
He assured that the Turkish Embassy is ready to facilitate such engagements and stressed the importance of regular interaction between the Embassy and ICCI leadership, supported by joint awareness programmes to familiarize the business communities with investment opportunities and avenues of bilateral cooperation.
Speaking on the occasion, ICCI President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia stressed that improved connectivity, infrastructure development and industrial collaboration were essential to unlocking the full potential of Pakistan-Türkiye economic relations. He highlighted the importance of rail link between the two countries, saying that it could significantly facilitate bilateral trade and provide businesses with an efficient corridor for onward transportation of goods to other regional and international markets.
The ICCI President sought Türkiye’s technical cooperation in waste recycling and waste-to-energy projects, emphasizing that modern recycling technologies could help Pakistan produce affordable energy while addressing growing environmental and waste-management challenges.
Commercial Counsellor Enes Malik Cetin shared his views on the existing bilateral relationship and its future prospects, highlighting the potential for greater engagement between the business communities of the two countries.
ICCI Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan Swati, senior ICCI member Mazhar Hussain Thathal and Liaqat Ali Thathal also highlighted potential areas of trade and investment, emphasizing the importance of stronger business-to-business contacts and institutional cooperation to expand bilateral economic engagement.
