The Turkish Minister of National Defence H.E. Mr. Yaşar Güler visited Pakistan on 8-10 September 2025 to lead the Turkish delegation for the 16th Session of the Pakistan-Türkiye Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). 

Minister Güler also called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and held meetings with Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his 3 day visit.

During the call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the two sides shared their commitment to further deepen the bilateral cooperation between the brotherly countries in all areas of mutual interest. The Prime Minister underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, joint research and development, IT, agriculture, energy, education, and cultural exchanges. During the meetings of Minister Güler with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Filed Marshal Syed Asim Munir, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the strategic and defence cooperation.

The 16th JMC was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Minister Güler. The meeting provided an opportunity to follow-up on agenda of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). Key outcomes of the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, information technology, e-commerce, connectivity and transport, energy, education, mining, agriculture, media, and tourism.

The visit provided an opportunity to take a stock of wide range of bilateral collaboration between the two countries. Both sides remain committed to transforming their fraternal ties into a multifaceted partnership.

Islamabad
10 September 2025