Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday floated a proposal for Turkey to join the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, saying a "trilateral arrangement with the inclusion of Turkey" would benefit the region. In July 2018, the Pakistan Navy signed a contract for the acquisition of four MILGEM-class ships with Turkey’s state-run defence firm ASFAT. "The cooperation between Pakistan Navy and the Turkish defence companies would lead to further strengthening of relations between the two brotherly countries," he added. “Throughout history, this region has been the apple of the world’s eye with its ancient culture and wealth. PM in KarachiEarlier in the day, Shehbaz departed for a day-long visit to Karachi.

Source: The Express Tribune May 21, 2022 08:21 UTC