LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday spoke to the President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan and felicitated the government and the people of Turkiye on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Azha.
Reciprocating the prime minister’s sentiments, President Erdogan extended warm Eid greetings to the people of Pakistan, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
The two leaders also reviewed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkiye.
They agreed that the 7th Session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) to be held in Islamabad, would provide a leadership driven and forward oriented impetus to further strengthen the close fraternal relations between the two countries, especially in the economic domain.
“Pakistan-Turkiye relationship is underpinned by abiding bonds of religion, culture and history. Regular leadership level contact remains a defining feature of this strategic partnership,” it was further added.
Eidul Azha symbolizes spirit of sacrifice, equality & compassion
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Eidul Azha symbolises the spirit of sacrifice, equality & compassion.
In a tweet on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said it fosters unity by reducing socio-economic inequalities and creates the feelings of empathy and complete surrender before Allah Almighty. He said a true observance of the ritual demands of us to adopt a life of piety and cleanliness.
On the blessed occasion of Eidul Azha, extended greetings to Muslims in general & our overseas Pakistanis in particular who are celebrating this festival today.
