Pakistan Turkiye Ties
Makkah pact makes India ‘think twice’ on Pakistan, US analyst says
Says the Makkah defense pact strengthens Pakistan’s strategic position, deepens ties with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, and could complicate India’s calculations in a future conflict.
August 16, 2026
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Pakistan says Makkah Defense Agreement seeks regional peace, development
Says the pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye aims to promote peace, development, and prosperity, stressing that it is entirely defensive and beneficial for the Muslim Ummah.
August 11, 2026
Makkah Accord purely defensive, not targeted against any country: Pakistan FM
Ishaq Dar says the pact preserves existing agreements, commits the three signatory countries to collective defense, and leaves the door open to other regional states that accept its principles.
August 9, 2026
Pakistan, Saudi, Turkiye sign defense pact, say attack on one is attack on all
Pakistan prime minister hopes the pact ‘remains a shield of peace for generations to come’ and brings prosperity; Turkiye president says it targets no country and is open to countries seeking regional peace, prosperity and stability.
August 8, 2026
CDF Munir meets Erdogan, Turkish military leadership during two-day official visit to Turkiye
The field marshal receives the Turkish Armed Forces Distinguished Service Medal, visits Anıtkabir to honor Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to expanding bilateral defense cooperation and regional peace.
July 14, 2026
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm $5 billion trade target during Istanbul meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agree to expand economic and strategic cooperation, with talks spanning investment, defense, regional peace and emerging technologies during their meeting in Istanbul.
July 4, 2026
Pakistan condemns attacks on Azerbaijan, Türkiye urges regional de-escalation
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned drone attacks in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region and expressed solidarity with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, urging restraint and diplomacy as regional tensions escalate following retaliatory strikes linked to the widening Iran conflict.
March 6, 2026
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PM says Pak-Turkiye brotherly ties ever growing, strengthening
PM Shehbaz says Turkiye has always stood with Pakistan in difficult times, from wars to natural disasters. recalls that during the 2005 earthquake and 2010 floods, Turkiye was among the first countries to provide assistance.
October 30, 2025
Pakistan, Türkiye explore ferry service and shipbuilding cooperation
Islamabad and Istanbul discuss expanding maritime cooperation, including the potential launch of a ferry service between the two countries, as well as collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and the shipbreaking sector.
October 24, 2025
Pakistan, Türkiye stand united against imperial aggression: Turkish leader
In a wide-ranging interview, İsmail Hakkı Turunç, president of Türkiye’s July 15 Association, praises Pakistan-Türkiye brotherhood, condemns Gaza atrocities, recalls resisting the 2016 coup, and urges world powers to end imperial exploitation and share resources equitably.
October 18, 2025