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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on Sunday, discussing bilateral relations and coordinated responses to regional crises, including Israel's actions in Gaza and Syria's territorial integrity.
During the meeting at Erdogan's hotel in Tianjin, the two leaders reviewed cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, energy, the defense industry, and security, according to a statement from Türkiye's Communications Directorate.
Erdogan expressed satisfaction with developing relations between Pakistan and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), praising the solidarity shown on this issue.
The meeting included senior Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet SimSek, and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
Erdogan told Sharif that Israel seeks to expand its genocide policy in Gaza, emphasizing that Türkiye stands aligned with Pakistan against this genocide and will continue coordinated efforts with Pakistan on the issue.
The Turkish president highlighted the countries' shared position on the Gaza conflict, where both nations have been vocal critics of Israel's military campaign.
Erdogan stressed that Syria's unity and territorial integrity remain indispensable for Türkiye, stating that they oppose any attitude or action aimed at destabilizing Syria.
The discussion reflects Türkiye's ongoing involvement in Syrian affairs and its efforts to coordinate regional policy with allies like Pakistan on the complex Syrian conflict.
The meeting represents continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries on the margins of the SCO summit, where leaders from across Asia are gathering to discuss regional security and economic cooperation.
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