Yaşasın Pakistan Türk kardeşliğine, Long live Pakistan Turkish brotherhood

Local Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Pakistan says Tashakkur–Thank you to Turkish brothers. Teşekkür Ederiz

On 16th of October, the Turkish Prime Minster went to the Turkish nation and asked them “when we needed them, the Pakistani Muslims were there for the Ottoman “khilafat”, today your brothers and sisters need you in their hour or need”. From across the great nation of Turkey, school girls, and old men, student and professionals gave and gave and gave. Turkey became the largest donor for the Earthquake relief.

Today Pakistanis say thank you to the Turkish brothers (kardesh). Teşekkür Ederiz

On October 25th, 2009, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan will become the 5th leader to address a joint session of the Pakistani parliament. Not only is he one of the few, but he is the 2nd Turkish leader to address the Pakistani Majlis e Shura (National Assembly) and the Aiwan e Bala (Upper House–Senate).

A joint session of the two houses of parliament will be held at the Parliament House on Monday afternoon.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, will address the session. He will be the fifth world leader to address a joint session of the parliament.

The other four leaders are Sri Lankan prime minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Turkish president Kenan Evran, Iranian President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.

National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza will preside over the session and deliver the opening speech.

After the speaker’s address, the Turkish prime minister will deliver his speech to be followed by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.

uzun yaşamak Pakistan Turkey dostluk
sevgili Türk erkek kardeş ve kız kardeş Pakistanis ve Türk erkek kardeş

I have always wondered why Turkish Muslims are so pro-Pakistani while Egyptian and Palestinian Muslims are not. The major reason for this confusion in the minds of the Arabs was germinated during the time of Gamal Abdul Nasser. The Nasir-Nehru-Titu nexus was the harbinger of the flag-bearers of socialism. Nasser wanted to lead he Arab world and the third world. Pakistan at the time was part of the rival Baghdad pact that later grew into SEATO and CENTO.

The main reason for lack Egyptian fidelity towards Pakistan is lack of historical knowledge about Pakistan. Egyptian children grow up on the Nehru Gandhi candy and never have understood the raison d’etre of Pakistan. Arab curriculums therefore reflect the thinking that “Pakistan is a reactionary state” and does not touch upon the generations old brotherhood that exists. This is what the students learn and this is what the Egyptians think. This is then reflected in Egyptian foreign policy. Grass-root changes in Egyptian and Palestinian thinking towards Pakistan can only take place if the government of Pakistan creates Pakistan Cultural Centers in Cairo and Gaza , but also in Riyadh, Tripoli, and in Dubai. Bad Egyptian curriculums create bad Egyptians

Pakistan and Turkey have decided to upgrade their comprehensive strategic partnership and intensify political economic and trade cooperation.

Addressing a joint news conference in Islamabad with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said the two sides have decided for the establishment of higher level cooperation council which will meet annually under the two Prime Ministers to steer unique Partnership between the two countries to even greater heights.

He said it has also been decided to reenergize our trade relations cognizant of the pivotal role of the private sectors in trade enhancement and economic development.

The Prime Minister said we have agreed to launch a chief executive officers forum. The forum’s meeting will be held on the sidelines of the leadership level visits, which will help unleash potential of private sector.

He said Pakistan and Turkey have convergent views while condemning terrorism and extremism. He said we reiterated our unwavering resolve to defeat this menace that continues to claims innocent lives.

He said that he briefed his Turkish Counterpart on Pakistan’s comprehensive strategy against extremist and militancy and both the countries renewed their commitment to jointly counter terrorism and other social evils.

On Afghanistan, the Prime Minister said we focused on peace and stability as well as coordinated efforts for the regional cooperation and joint projects.

He appreciated Turkey’s constructive role in Afghanistan and said Pakistan looks forward for a continued engagement for ensuring prosperity and development in the region.

He said Pakistan greatly value strategic relationship with Turkey which is rooted in our shared interest, common concerns and perceptions on regional and international issues.

He lauded the Turkish prime Minister’s commitment of further strengthening the special relationship and assured Pakistan’s steadfast support for achieving common objective.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the meeting with Prime Minister they discussed mutual problems and concerns and discussed the future of our relations.

He said we discussed all the matters in depth including cooperation in areas of political, cultural and commerce.

He said joint ventures, especially in the area of military came also under discussion and we discussed to promote cooperation in the defence production to further deepen our relations.

He said both the countries are supporting each other at all the regional and internal forums and this reflects the long history of our cooperation.

The Turkish Prime Minister said there is a commitment on both sides to create a joint platform to combat terrorism

He said intelligence agencies of both the countries have excellent cooperation and are sharing information.

He said Pakistan is playing a pivotal role in combating the menace of extremism and terrorism.

He said this menace has no religion and recognizes no border and this should be condemned in all its manifestations.

He pointed out that both the countries are passing difficult times and can surpass them through cooperation and solidarity.

Referring to the economic cooperation, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the trade volume between the two countries currently stand at seven hundred and forty one million dollars which should be enhanced further.

He expressed the confidence that the trade volume will be enhanced to two billion dollars in the next two years.

He was confidant that the Turkish private sector could play an important role in the development of infrastructure and communication sectors.

Responding to a question, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani that there was unanimity of views between the two sides to jointly fight the menace of terrorism because both the countries are victims of this menace.

He said Turkey has facilitated tripartite meeting between Pakistan-turkey and Afghanistan and this forum could facilitate to evolve a common strategy to combat terrorism. He said Turkey is also holding a regional conference which will help collectively combat terrorism.

To another question, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that all the institutions are functioning and there is no threat to democracy.

About relations with neighboring countries, the Prime Minister said Pakistan wants cordial relations with all neighboring countries. He said that Pakistan wants to solve regional issues at the regional level.

The Turkish Prime Minister, to a question, said that his country will send seventeen hundred troops to Afghanistan for logistics support and to ensure peaceful environment in the country.

Earlier, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani held talks with Turkish Prime Minister and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations in various areas. Matters relating to the to the regional security and international issues also came under discussion during the meeting.

The two countries expressed commitment to fight against terrorism jointly to combat the menace for maintenance of peace and security in the region.

During the talks, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani was assisted by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Interior Minister Rehman Malik, and Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin while Mr. Raccep Tayyip was assisted by his cabinet members.Pakistan, Turkey agree to improve comprehensive strategic partnership.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Istanbul will leave no stone unturned to help reconstruct the capital city of Azad Kashmir devastated in the deadly earthquake of October 8th 2005, whereas Prime Minister (PM) Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani stressed the sacrifices of Kashmiris for freedom will not go in vain and that peace cannot be established in the region without solving the Kashmir dispute. According to a private TV, Turk PM Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated Social Welfare Complex, Khurshid National Public Library building and Usmania Mosque – constructed with the help of the Turkish government in Muzaffarabad – today morning. PM Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Foreign Minster Shah Mahmoud Qureshi and Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira were accompanying Turkish PM. President Azad Kashmir Raja Zulqarnain hosted a reception in the honour of Tayyip Erdogan. On this occasion PM Gilani said Turkey is playing an important role to bring peace and stability in the region and that peace in the region cannot be established without solving the Kashmir dispute. I am glad over Erdogan’s visit to Pakistan, Gilani added. In his address the Turkish PM said he is pleased on the development work in Muzaffarabad carried out after the deadly quake. ‘Turkey will always help Pakistan in every possible way’, Erdogan said. It may be mentioned; 586-room District Headquarter Building; over-300 rooms Social Welfare Complex, Usmania Mosque and 192 residential flats have been constructed in Muzaffarabad with the donation of the Turkish people.

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