President Zardari calls for $5bn Pakistan-Turkiye trade target
President Asif Ali Zardari met with Ambassador-designate Amna Baloch in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.
Trade and investment goals
The President emphasized achieving the mutually agreed target of $5 billion in bilateral trade. He also highlighted expanding investment and enhancing cooperation in strategic and emerging technology sectors.
Specific areas for cooperation
Cooperation was urged in energy, agriculture, livestock, mining, ship-breaking, information technology, defence industries and special economic zones. The President also requested closer collaboration between universities and greater people-to-people exchanges.
Diplomatic appointment context
President Zardari congratulated Amna Baloch on her successful tenure as Foreign Secretary before discussing the new role. He asked her to maintain close engagement with the Pakistani diaspora and businesses in Turkiye.
2 outlets, different leads
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Associated Press of Pakistan
President for expanding Pakistan-Turkiye trade, strengthening economic, strategic cooperation
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Business Recorder
President advocates for boosting trade with Turkiye to USD5bn
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