# Pakistan and Turkiye to Boost Defences While Championing Dialogue > PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges Pakistan and Turkiye will strengthen defences under Makkah Defence Agreement while advancing diplomatic ties. - Title: Pakistan and Turkiye to Boost Defences While Championing… - Summary: PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges Pakistan and Turkiye will strengthen defences under Makkah Defence Agreement while advancing diplomatic ties. Pakistan and Turkiye… - Keywords: pakistan, turkiye, makkah defence agreement, pm shehbaz sharif, national day, bilateral ties, defence cooperation, economic zone, khilafat movement, 2005 earthquake, 2010 floods, 2023 earthquake - Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2040754/pakistan-turkiye-shall-continue-to-champion-dialogue-diplomacy-alongside-bolstering-defences-pm-shehbaz - Author: News Desk - Published: 2026-10-29T18:33:30+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: pakistan, turkiye, makkah defence agreement, pm shehbaz sharif, national day, bilateral ties, defence cooperation, economic zone, khilafat movement, 2005 earthquake, 2010 floods, 2023 earthquake ## PM Shehbaz Sharif's Commitment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed Pakistan and Turkiye will continue to champion dialogue and diplomacy alongside bolstering defences under the Makkah Defence Agreement. > We shall continue to champion dialogue, diplomacy, respect for international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes. ## Makkah Defence Agreement Milestone The pact, signed on August 7 between Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, marked an important milestone in cooperation between Islamabad and Ankara. > It strengthens our collective deterrence and reinforces our shared commitment to regional peace and stability. ## Turkiye's Support During Marka-i-Haq PM Shehbaz highlighted Turkiye's diplomatic support during Marka-i-Haq last May when India initiated unilateral aggression against Pakistan. > Turkiye stood firmly by our side with unwavering commitment and dedication. ## Historic Bilateral Ties The premier recalled the Khilafat Movement, where people donated money and jewellery to support Turkish brethren after World War I. > A century ago, our forefathers sent their love across the seas. ## Humanitarian Aid in 2005 and 2010 Turkiye provided humanitarian aid during Pakistan's 2005 earthquake and 2010 floods, with the premier noting the emotional impact. > Generations later, that love returned to our doorsteps during our darkest times. ## Post-Flood Infrastructure Turkiye established modern hospitals, schools, and villages for Muzaffargarh after Pakistan's 2010 floods. > The 100 years between the khilafat movement and that moment seemed to close into a single circle. ## Shared Suffering in 2023 When Turkiye experienced a massive earthquake in February 2023, Pakistan mourned as if the rubble lay upon their own homes. > We stood with our Turkish brothers and sisters, in their hour of sorrow, just as they had stood with us. ## Economic Partnership Goals PM Shehbaz announced the establishment of the President Tayyip Erdogan Special Economic Zone in Karachi during the Pakistan-Turkiye business conference in Istanbul. > Let us translate the goodwill between our two peoples into joint ventures, shared prosperity and meaningful jobs for our young people. ## Quadrilateral Meeting Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Iran participated in a quadrilateral meeting where Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for regional unity. > The presence of other islamic powers will further consolidate regional unity and cohesion. ## Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Both nations signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in combating terrorism, narcotics trafficking and organised crime. > Agreed to establish a joint working group to strengthen collaboration between their interior ministries. ## Joint Working Group Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Turkish counterpart Mustafa Çiftçi established a joint working group to strengthen collaboration between their interior ministries. > The decisions were taken during a meeting between interior minister mohsin naqvi and his turkish counterpart mustafa çiftçi in istanbul. ## Historic Ties and Future Cooperation The premier emphasized that Pakistan and Turkiye's relationship has evolved into a multifaceted strategic partnership spanning political dialogue, defence, trade, culture and people-to-people ties. > The economic partnership between pakistan and turkiye needs to match the heights of the political and strategic bond between both nations. ## Key takeaway Pakistan and Turkiye will bolster defences through the Makkah Defence Agreement while continuing dialogue and diplomacy, as highlighted by PM Shehbaz Sharif.