By NNN-APP,
New York : Pakistan and Turkey on Tuesday vowed to further expand their ties with a particular focus on trade and stronger economic cooperation, as their two leaders met here at the sidelines of the 63rd UN General Assembly.
The talks between President Asif Ali Zardari and President Abdullah Gul of Turkey covered all facets of their bilateral ties, besides international matters and the situation in the region, with a particular focus on Iraq and Afghanistan.
President Zardari said the two countries have always stood next to each other whenever the need arose and will continue to do so in future as well.
He recalled the deep historical and brotherly ties between the two people, spanning over centuries.
He said increased economic cooperation between the two countries will not only improve their commercial ties, but also bring about prosperity for their peoples.
He said there was wide scope of increased interaction between the two countries in banking and commerce sectors.
President Zardari said Pakistan’s various sectors were open for investment and said his government would be pleased to have Turkish investors in infrastructure development and other construction activities, besides joint ventures between the private sectors of the two countries.
President Gul strongly condemned, what he called an “appalling attack” in Islamabad and said it was aimed at spoiling domestic peace.
He said the people of Pakistan can foil the nefarious designs of the terrorists by exhibiting unity and strength.
Gul also congratulated Zardari for having been elected as the president and extended his country’s support to bring stability, peace and strengthening democracy. He also reiterated his invitation to visit Turkey. President Zardari accepted the invitation.