Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Gulf states in call with Erdogan

2026-03-03 - 18:14

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this evening. Expressing his deep concern over the escalating crisis in the Middle East, the Prime Minister condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, and subsequent regrettable attacks on other brotherly Gulf countries. The Prime Minister apprised the Turkish President of his recent outreach to the leadership of the brotherly Gulf countries, reaffirming Pakistan’s full solidarity with them. He said Pakistan has conveyed its readiness to play a constructive role in efforts aimed at resolving the crisis. Both leaders underscored the importance of maximum restraint by all parties, to prevent further escalation. The Prime Minister also took President Erdogan into confidence on the recent developments in the context of Afghanistan. The two leaders agreed to remain in close and frequent contact in this regard while continuing their efforts to bring peace and stability in the region. President @RTErdogan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Pakistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Condemning the terror attacks carried out in Pakistan, President Erdoğan said Türkiye will... — Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (@trpresidency) March 3, 2026