Religious Affairs Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain met Turkish Ambassador Irfan Nazir Oglu on Wednesday to explore the possibilities of providing modern technical training and increasing job opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Turkiye, according to a statement from the ministry.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed proposals related to religious harmony, respect for humanity and cooperation in promoting skilled labor.
The Turkish ambassador reaffirmed Turkiye’s commitment to expanding employment opportunities for Pakistani workers and improving technical education in Pakistan.
“Both nations share similar positions on regional and global issues and have consistently supported each other on international platforms,” Hussain said.
The ambassador expressed condolences over the deaths of Pakistanis in the recent Moroccan boat tragedy and highlighted Turkiye’s efforts to supply machinery to Pakistani industries and increase joint investments.
Last year, 600,000 Pakistanis went abroad for work, and overseas remittances reached $3.1 billion by December 2024. Both sides agreed that improving banking channels between Pakistan and Turkey is essential to increase trade, which the two countries aim to expand to $5 billion. .
The meeting ended with commitments to strengthen efforts against extremism, promote interreligious harmony and strengthen bilateral cooperation in education and technical training.
