ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi left for Turkey on a three-day visit on Sunday, at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
While talking to the reporters at Islamabad airport, President Alvi thanked the Saudi Government for supporting Pakistan in its hour of crisis by agreeing to provide $3 billion to address the imbalance of payments and supply oil worth $3.2 billion on deferred payment, the President’s office said in a statement.
Alvi said Pakistan was open to investment in the mining and oil refinery sectors.
The president hoped that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to China in the first week of November would also bring about positive developments.
“He said Pakistan also desired to expand its cooperation, investment and exports with the UAE,” the statement said.
Talking about Islamabad’s ties with Ankara, the president told reporters at the airport before departure: “Turkey is an important friend of Pakistan, which has always supported us on all issues, including Kashmir.”
The president said during his visit to Turkey that he would also interact with the Turkish leadership to further strengthen these brotherly ties, besides interacting with other leaders attending the opening of the new Istanbul International Airport.
The Turkish Government claims the new airport will be the world’s largest once it is completed.
President leaves for Turkey, grateful for Saudi help for Pakistani economy
President leaves for Turkey, grateful for Saudi help for Pakistani economy
- Pakistan president will attend the inauguration ceremony of new international airport in Istanbul
- KSA supported Pakistan in hour of crisis, Alvi said
