Summary Pakistan and Turkey similar to one soul in two bodies, says Mamnoon to Turkish PM
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday received a call from Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim who extended the greetings of Eid-ul-Fitr to the president. Mamnoon Hussain, in reply, stated that Pakistan and Turkey were brothers and the countries were similar to a single soul in two bodies, reported Dunya News.
President Mamnoon also wished the Turkish PM and the people of Turkey a happy Eid. The president stated that both countries shall continue cooperating with one another in order to deal with terrorism. Mamnoon Hussain suggested that the Islamic countries need to adopt a joint strategy in order to tackle the menace of terrorism.
Binali Yildirim stated that Pakistan and Turkey had unanimous stance in regards to a number of issues and that both countries cooperated with one another over international forums. He added that Turkey supported Pakistan to the greatest extent over the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) issue, further stating that Pakistan shall continue to enjoy the support of Turkey in international forums in the future as well.
Turkish PM stated that the brotherhood between Pakistan and Turkey was strengthening as time passed. Yildirim thanked Mamnoon Hussain over Pakistan’s passionate and earnest support regarding the recent attack on Istanbul’s airport.
