Pakistan keen to further strengthen economic ties with Turkey: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has reiterated that the government will extend its all out support for fast tracking development projects in South Punjab.

He was talking to a delegation of PML-N Members of National Assembly from Multan Division here on Monday. The Prime Minister stated that socio-economic development of South Punjab is priority of the government.

He said PML-N government has initiated numerous development projects and welfare schemes in South Punjab and will continue to undertake socio-economic uplift projects in the region in future as well.

He urged the MNAs to work with full dedication and commitment for bringing about tangible positive change. He advised them to reach out to the people especially the poor segments of society and help addressing their issues.

The MNAs briefed the Prime Minister on development projects and public welfare schemes of their respective constituencies.

Meanwhile, talking to Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan S. Babur Girgin here on Monday, the Prime Minister said Pakistan is keen to further strengthen the existing equation especially the economic cooperation with Turkey.

The Ambassador delivered a letter of felicitation from Turkish President to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on assumption of office of the Prime Minister.