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Last Updated:May 25, 2025, 22:38 IST
Turkey was the only West Asian nation to openly criticise the operation Sindoor and back Pakistan, deepening the fault lines between Ankara and New Delhi.
Pakistani Field Marshal Munir Meets Erdogan With PM Shehbaz Sharif. (News 18)
Pakistani Field Marshal Munir meets Turkish President Erdogan, along with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday.
According to a statement by Erdogan’s communications chief, Fahrettin Altun, the leaders will discuss bilateral relations, regional security, and the fight against terrorism.
“During the meeting, bilateral relations, regional and international issues, including the fight against terrorism, will be discussed," Altun had said on X.
The meeting takes place amid strained diplomatic relations between India and Turkey, triggered by India’s boycott of Turkish goods and services following Operation Sindoor, a counter-terrorism mission. Turkey was the only West Asian nation to openly criticise the operation and back Pakistan, deepening the fault lines between Ankara and New Delhi.
Turkey-Pakistan defence ties have drawn attention. A Turkish Ada-class anti-submarine corvette docked at Karachi port on May 2, while a Turkish C-130 Hercules military aircraft landed in Karachi on April 27, reportedly carrying military supplies. Although Turkey claims these were routine visits, reports suggest Pakistan used Turkish-made drones in its conflict with India.
Turkey and Pakistan share deep-rooted historical and ideological connections. Their partnership, grounded in a shared Islamic identity, dates back to the Cold War era.
Since Erdogan took power in 2003, Turkey and Pakistan’s relationship has strengthened, driven by shared views on political Islam and a mutual distrust of secular Arab regimes. Erdogan has visited Pakistan over 10 times, most recently co-chairing the 7th High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council in February 2025.
Location :Turkey
First Published:News world Pakistani Field Marshal Munir Meets Erdogan With PM Shehbaz Sharif
