Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reiterated his support to “brotherly" Islamabad, stating that Ankara would “continue to stand by your side through both good times and bad".
Erdogan's comments came in response to Pakistan' Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s post on X, where he thanked Erdogan for “strong support and unwavering solidarity" for Pakistan. “My dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s strong support and unwavering solidarity with Pakistan have deeply touched me. Pakistan takes pride in its long-standing, time-tested, and enduring fraternal ties with Türkiye, which grow stronger with each new challenge. I am particularly grateful for His Excellency’s constructive role and determined efforts in promoting peace in South Asia. May the bonds between Pakistan and Türkiye continue to strengthen and flourish as we work together to build a bright and prosperous future for our two countries and peoples," Sharif posted on X.
Responding to his post, Erdogan described Pakistan as a “brotherly nation" and vowed to stand by the country through thick and thin.
Kymetli @CMShehbaz kardeim,Dnya zerinde pek az millete nasip olan Trkiye-Pakistan kardelii, hakiki dostluun en gzel rneklerinden biridir. https://t.co/NePsq2Lr3O
Recep Tayyip Erdoan (@RTErdogan) May 13, 2025
“The brotherhood between Turkey and Pakistan — a bond that few nations in the world are fortunate to share — is one of the finest examples of true friendship. As Turkey, we attach great importance to Pakistan’s peace, stability, and prosperity. We sincerely appreciate the Pakistani state’s prudent, patient approach and its commitment to dialogue and reconciliation in resolving conflicts. Just as in the past, we will continue to stand by your side through both good times and bad. Through you, I extend my heartfelt greetings to our dear friend and brotherly nation, Pakistan," he posted on X.
Turkey has emerged as the second-largest arms supplier to Pakistan after China. It has played a pivotal role in modernising Pakistan's navy and enhancing its aerial warfare capabilities.
Among the most troubling developments is the USD 1.5 billion deal under which Turkey provided Pakistan with MILGEM-class warships, boosting Pakistan's naval strike capacity.
Turkish firm Baykar has also delivered Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci armed drones. Turkey's STM is upgrading Pakistan 's Agosta 90B submarines under a USD 350 million contract, and defence electronics giant HAVELSAN has helped establish an electronic warfare test range in Pakistan. Furthermore, a USD 1.5 billion deal was signed for 30 T129 ATAK helicopters, though delivery has been delayed due to third-party approvals.
*With Agency Inputs
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