Pakistan and Trkiye have agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, defence and security domains. The understanding reached during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Trkiye Minister for Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan in Islamabad today. They also assessed preparations for the upcoming 7th session of Pakistan-Trkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council to be held in Islamabad in the near future. Ishaq Dar appreciated Trkiye's firm and consistent support for the oppressed people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He also reiterated Pakistan's support for the legitimate rights of the people of Northern Cyprus. The two Ministers also discussed regional and global developments, especially the ongoing genocide and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. They stressed the need for urgent and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and the provision of urgent humanitarian relief for the besieged Palestinian people. They re iterated the imperative for the creation of an independent Palestinian state for lasting peace in the Middle East. The two leaders also discussed the need to combat Islamophobia and stressed the urgency of addressing it in a holistic manner. Pakistan and Trkiye enjoy special bonds of friendship and brotherhood rooted in history, culture and religion. Regular dialogue and exchange of high-level visits are the hallmark of Pakistan-Trkiye robust bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is on an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart. Source: Radio Pakistan