{"id":4870,"date":"2026-07-04T11:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=4870"},"modified":"2026-07-04T11:09:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:09:09","slug":"pm-sharif-reaches-istanbul-for-talks-on-trade-regional-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=4870","title":{"rendered":"PM Sharif reaches Istanbul for talks on trade, regional security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Istanbul on Friday for a bilateral visit at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with talks expected to focus on trade, investment and regional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharif was received at Istanbul\u2019s Atat\u00fcrk Airport by Turkish Trade Minister Prof Dr Omer Bolat, Pakistan\u2019s ambassador to Turkey, Dr Yousaf Junaid, and senior Turkish and Pakistani officials, according to a statement from the Prime Minister\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar are accompanying the prime minister on the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his meeting with Erdogan, Sharif is expected to discuss the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on expanding cooperation in trade and investment, the statement said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional peace and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his stay in Istanbul, Sharif will address a business conference hosted by Pakistan to showcase investment opportunities in sectors including Special Economic Zones (SEZs), energy, information technology and privatisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference is expected to bring together Turkish business leaders, investors, senior 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