{"id":53325,"date":"2025-10-13T13:43:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=53325"},"modified":"2025-10-13T13:43:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:43:45","slug":"speakers-of-turkiye-and-azerbaijan-parliaments-call-on-president-zardari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/speakers-of-turkiye-and-azerbaijan-parliaments-call-on-president-zardari\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers of T\u00fcrkiye and Azerbaijan Parliaments Call on President Zardari"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"ISLAMABAD, October 13, 2025: Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of T\u00fcrkiye, Dr. Numan Kurtulmu\u015f, and Chairperson of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, Mrs. Sahiba Gafarova, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today.<\/p>\n

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly, was also present during the meeting.<\/p>\n

Welcoming the visiting dignitaries, President Zardari said Pakistan deeply values its close and brotherly ties with both T\u00fcrkiye and Azerbaijan. He said these enduring partnerships are rooted in shared faith, mutual trust, and a collective aspiration for regional peace and prosperity.<\/p>\n

The President congratulated the Speakers on the successful conclusion of the Third Trilateral Speakers\u2019 Conference, noting that such engagements reflect the growing strength of parliamentary cooperation among Pakistan, T\u00fcrkiye, and Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n

Mrs. Sahiba Gafarova conveyed greetings and best wishes from the leadership of Azerbaijan to President Zardari. She informed the President that the first meeting of the Trilateral Speakers\u2019 Conference was held in Azerbaijan, the second in T\u00fcrkiye, and the third is now taking place in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

The Speaker of the Milli Majlis also invited Pakistani parliamentarians to visit Baku to explore avenues of cooperation, particularly in addressing challenges related to climate change.<\/p>\n

\"\"President Zardari said Pakistan\u2019s relations with T\u00fcrkiye continue to grow across political, economic, defence, and security spheres. He appreciated T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s support for Pakistan, including its backing for Pakistan\u2019s candidature to the UN Human Rights Council for 2026\u20132028.<\/p>\n

On economic collaboration, the President called for greater efforts to expand bilateral trade and investment, observing that current trade volumes have potential for growth. He welcomed T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s interest in Pakistan\u2019s Special Economic Zones and shared that one of the upcoming zones would be named as President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan Special Industrial Zone as a tribute to the friendship between the two nations.<\/p>\n

Talking to Mrs. Sahiba Gafarova about relations with Azerbaijan, President Zardari said Pakistan and Azerbaijan enjoy exemplary relations based on mutual respect and strategic understanding.<\/p>\n

The President also underlined the importance of joint efforts to promote connectivity through initiatives such as the Istanbul\u2013Tehran\u2013Islamabad (ITI) Railway Corridor and the International North\u2013South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which he said could play a key role in boosting regional trade and linkages.<\/p>\n

President Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to working closely with T\u00fcrkiye and Azerbaijan to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.<\/p>\n

Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Mr. Irfan Neziro\u011flu, Ambassador of T\u00fcrkiye to Pakistan, and Mr. Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, also attended the meeting.<\/p>\n

Pakistan in the World \u2013 September 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n