ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday called on his Turkish counterpart Ali Yerlikaya and discussed matters of mutual interests.
During the meeting held in Ankara, they discussed regional security, economic partnerships, and the repatriation of Pakistani prisoners currently held in Turkiye.
Pakistan Interior Minister on official visit to Turkiye, where he also attended the SAHA International Expo.
They disused various issues of mutual interest and described relation between Ankara and Islamabad as deeply rooted in shared history, culture, and religion.
Minister Naqvi praised the enduring brotherhood between the two countries, noting that their collaboration is steadily evolving into a sustainable strategic partnership.
During the meeting, Minister Naqvi raised the issue of three Pakistani prisoners detained in Turkiye and urged swift action for their repatriation.
Minister Yerlikaya assured his Pakistani counterpart of full cooperation and proposed sending a delegation of experts from Pakistan to Turkye to expedite the matter. “This issue will be reviewed with compassion and care,” he added.
Minister Naqvi extended a formal invitation to Minister Yerlikaya to visit Pakistan, which was graciously accepted.
