A high-level delegation from the Republic of Turkiye, led by Ahmet Khan, Group CEO and Honorary Investment Counselor of Pakistan in Turkiye, called on Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, in Islamabad, on Thursday.
The delegation comprised senior professionals representing Turkiye’s aviation, aircraft manufacturing, aerospace engineering, drone technology, defence systems, automotive engineering, and advanced materials sectors, said a release issued here.
They conveyed a strong interest in pursuing joint ventures, technology transfer, and establishing manufacturing capabilities in Pakistan.
The Turkish side briefed the Minister on Turkiye’s rapidly advancing aviation and defence industries.
They also noted existing international collaborations and expressed willingness to expand such partnerships through Pakistan.
Jam Kamal Khan welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening industrial and economic ties with Turkiye.
He highlighted the long-standing people-to-people goodwill between the two nations and emphasized the significant potential for cooperation in aerospace, defence production, minerals development, and dual-use manufacturing, supported by Pakistan’s engineering base and rich critical mineral resources.
The Minister encouraged Turkish companies to view Pakistan as a strategic production and export partner for regional and global markets, including ASEAN, Africa, the Gulf, and South Asia.
He underscored the value of exploring trilateral and multilateral partnerships, leveraging the strengths of both countries.
He also briefed the delegation on Pakistan’s ongoing initiatives, such as the development of an expanded new Expo Centre in Karachi and increased coordination between the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Defence Production, and national technology institutions.
The Turkish delegation appreciated Pakistan’s strategic vision and expressed readiness to pursue long-term cooperation across aviation, defence manufacturing, engineering, and advanced materials.
They also showed interest in strengthening banking and trade facilitation mechanisms to support future collaboration.
The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to advance sector-specific engagements, support B2B linkages, and explore investment-led industrial partnerships to boost bilateral trade and technological cooperation.