ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the brotherly people of Türkiye on the joyous occasion of the country’s 102nd Republic Day.

In his message, the Prime Minister lauded Türkiye’s remarkable transformation and economic revival under the bold and dynamic leadership of President Erdoğan, which has earned global recognition.

“We take great pride in the achievements of our Turkish brothers and stand by them as steadfast partners in their journey of progress,” the Prime Minister said.

He emphasized that Pakistan and Türkiye are bound by ties of faith, history, and fraternity that transcend geography and time.

The Prime Minister further noted that under President Erdoğan’s visionary leadership, the relations between Pakistan and Türkiye have entered a new era of strategic partnership, with both nations working together to enhance their enduring and time-tested cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.