Turkish president to visit Pakistan this week

ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay official visits to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan this week, the country’s communications director said, Anadolu Agency reports.

Fahrettin Altun said on X that Erdogan will travel to the three nations at the invitation of their leaders from Feb. 10 to 13.

During the visits, Erdogan will hold talks to review bilateral relations in all aspects and identify joint steps to advance cooperation through concrete projects, Altun said.

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After visiting Malaysia, Erdogan will co-chair High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meetings in Indonesia and Pakistan, the Turkish official added.

Agreements in various fields are expected to be signed to strengthen the legal framework of bilateral ties, and Erdogan will meet with business leaders in the host countries, according to Altun.

Regional and global issues, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza, will be discussed, he added.

ZARDARI MEETS ERDOGAN

President Asif Ali Zardari met with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Monday during a brief stopover at Istanbul Airport while en route to Portugal.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warmly welcomed President Zardari at the airport. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest while also exchanging courtesies.

Following the meeting, President Zardari continued his journey to Portugal, where he will offer condolences on the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan.

Prior to this trip, the president had completed a five-day visit to China.