Dr Firdous off to Turkey on official visit

In a statement before leaving for Turkey on a five-day official visit, she said both countries not only maintain cultural, commercial and strategic cooperation but have geo-political understandings as well.

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan reiterated that regular exchange of high level visits between the two countries was a reflection of close brotherly ties.

She said Pakistan valued highly its relations with the brother Muslim country and would welcome Turkish investment in energy, social sector, infrastructure, agriculture, rail-way and road network connectivity and particularly in the field of media.

The Minister emphasized the need to enhance cooperation in media sector so that both countries could learn from each other's best practices and experiences. She added that mutual cooperation in the field of media should be further enhanced for mutual benefit of both the countries.

She also lauded the help provided by Turkey to provide relief to the victims of earthquake and flood in Pakistan and expressed her gratitude to the Turkish government.

During her official visit, the Minister will offer condolences with the Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on the demise of his mother. She will also meet Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Anince and other Ministers.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011