Ankara: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to tap the huge potential and opportunities to promote trade relation between Pakistan and Turkey.
Speaking to the Turkey-Pakistan Business Council in Ankara on Wednesday, he said the two countries also have huge opportunities for cooperation in the textile industry, and a joint strategy in this regard will further boost the industry.
The Prime Minister invited the Turkish business community to invest in Pakistan, and the government will provide all possible facilities in this regard.
He said the two countries supported each other during critical times, especially during natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
He said through a joint adventure, the two countries can rapidly move to the path of development and prosperity.
Shehbaz Sharif said the government is taking effective steps to meet the current economic challenges being face by Pakistan.
The Prime Minister also invited Turkish investors to invest in Pakistan in the fields of hydro, solar and wind power projects.
He lauded the Turkish investment in solar parks projects in Pakistan as well.
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan will be capable to produce 40,000 megawatt hydroelectricity after construction of dams in the country.
He said Pakistan wants to take the benefits from Turkish capabilities in diverse sectors as it has immense experience in construction of dams, production of cheaper electricity and manufacturing vehicles.
The Prime Minister said that Turkey’s investment in the country will bring profits to its business community in addition to Pakistan’s development.