KARACHI: There are cordial and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkey and that both the countries have proved to be helping each other at the crucial times, and will help and cooperate for common causes.
This was observed by Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, while presiding over a high level meeting with Country Coordinator of M/s Albayrak Company, Turkey, Bunyamin Karaca, regarding solid waste management services/projects held at CM House here on Thursday.
He said that the relations between Pakistan and Turkey are very close and with economic cooperation, these relations will further be enhanced.
Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that there are lot of opportunities and we can participate in such economic activities.
He said that the Prime Minister of Turkey had visited the flood affected areas of Thatta district and extended assistance and offered construction of houses.
Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan, while it is one of the largest cities of the world.
He further added that the solution of solid waste management is need of Karachi and the firm of Turkey will be welcomed for investing in solid waste management services and other projects.
Country Coordinator of M/s Albayrak Company, Bunyamin Karaca, thanked the Chief Minister Sindh for warm welcome.
He added that the people of Turkey always love the people of Pakistan as they are our brother and the cooperation extended by people of Pakistan has fully been highlighted in our textbooks.
He said that as per commitment of Turkish Prime Minister, 10,000 luxurious houses have been built for the flood affectees of Sindh.
He assured that their company is ready to work for solid waste management project in Karachi.
He further said that their company is also working in tractor manufacturing, construction and transport sectors.
Bunyamin Karaca also extended invitation to Chief Minister Sindh to visit Istanbul.
Chairman, Board of Investment, Saleem H. Mandivwala, introduced the Turkish company and said that a general MoU will be signed at Islamabad on Monday which will also bring technology in Pakistan and we will train our youth.
He further said that Turkish company is also interested in Transport services.
The meeting was also attended by Chairman Sindh Board of Investment, Zubair Motiwala, Secretary SOI, Ms. Naheed S. Durrani, Nadeem Akhtar Project Manager BOI Karachi and Principal Secretary to CM Agha Jan Akhtar.