Summary President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan, Turkey cooperation in defence will be enhanced.
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Commander Turkish Naval Forces Admiral Emin Murat BILGEL at a special investiture ceremony held at Chief Minister’s House here on Friday.
The award has been conferred on him for his prominent role in promoting Pak-Turkey bilateral relations and expanding mutual cooperation between the navies of Turkey and Pakistan and strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two nations.
The citation read on the occasion said “Admiral Emin Mural BILGEL, Commander, Turkish Naval Forces, has rendered outstanding services to his country and the Turkish Navy during his long and distinguished naval career.
Later the Turkish Naval Commander, Admiral Emin Murat BILGEL called on the President and discussed Pak- Turkey bilateral relations especially in the field of defence .
Spokesperson to the President Farhatullah Babar said that the President appreciated the existing bilateral cooperation in the area of defence between Pakistan and Turkey and expressed the hope that this would be further strengthened with the passage of time.
Admiral Emin Murat BILGEL thanked the President for conferring the award of Sitara-i-Imtiaz on him and assured that the already existing friendly relations between the two countries would further gain strength in the years ahead.
