Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace in the Middle East during a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting took place on Friday on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, a day after Sharif arrived in the country as part of his three-nation tour following visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

According to a statement from the Pakistani Prime Minister’s Office, Erdogan warmly welcomed Sharif and thanked him for attending the diplomacy forum. The two leaders discussed recent regional developments, particularly the evolving situation in the Middle East. Sharif expressed gratitude for Erdogan’s strong support and encouragement for Pakistan’s peace initiatives.

Both leaders emphasized the importance of seizing current opportunities to advance a sustainable and lasting regional peace process. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Turkey, grounded in their shared vision of peace, prosperity, and brotherhood.