ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Dr. Mehmet Paçaci paid a farewell courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The meeting underscored the deep-rooted and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye, founded on shared faith, history, and cultural affinities.
The finance minister expressed appreciation for the outgoing ambassador’s contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue deepening its partnership with Türkiye across various sector, including trade, investment, technical cooperation, and more.
The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, was called on by H.E. Dr. Mehmet Paçaci, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye. The meeting marked the conclusion of Dr. Paçaci’s distinguished diplomatic tenure in Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/Ufg2yF6LQb
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) August 28, 2024
The minister also highlighted the progress made during the recent visit of the Turkish trade delegation to Pakistan led by the Trade Minister of Turkiye Professor Dr. Omer Bolat, which helped in exploring new avenues for cooperation in sectors such as energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and technology.
In his remarks, Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Paçaci expressed gratitude for the cooperation and support extended by the government of Pakistan during his tenure.
Dr. Mehmet Paçaci also extended appreciation on behalf of the trade delegation of Turkiye and noted that these engagements would further solidify economic ties and help unlock the vast potential for bilateral trade and investment.
The meeting also highlighted the signing of the Trade in Goods Agreement 2022, as a significant step towards achieving the bilateral trade target of US$ 5 billion. Both sides underscored the need for enhancing the trade and investment portfolio through more government-to-government (G2G) and business-to-business (B2B) arrangements.
In the end, the finance minister extended his best wishes to Ambassador Mehmet Paçaci in his future endeavors and expressed confidence for continued collaboration and enduring friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye.
The ambassador also assured of Turkiye’s continued commitment to working towards the common goals of both nations.
