Islamabad: 23 August 2024 (TDI): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb received Chairperson of Pegasus Airlines Mehmat T. Nane on Friday to discuss cooperation in aviation sector of Pakistan.
During the meeting, Mehmat T. Nane presented an overview of the Turkish aviation strategy, underlining key aspects that could benefit Pakistan’s aviation sector.
He elaborated on how Pakistan could leverage Turkiye’s expertise and experience to advance its own aviation industry.
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb commended the success of Turkish aviation industry and said that collaboration in the aviation sector with Turkiye was an important part of the bilateral ties.
He said that it aligned with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to enhance the aviation industry of Pakistan.
The finance minister also recalled a recent meeting with the Turkish trade minister, where both sides discussed different avenues for trade and business collaboration.
This meeting, he noted, is part of the broader strategy to strengthen relations between Pakistan and Turkiye in multiple sectors, including aviation.
The discussions today were deemed highly fruitful, marking a step forward in Islamabad’s efforts to boost its aviation capabilities and foster stronger economic ties with Turkiye.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
