Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced a free online visa facility for Turkish citizens by the Pakistani government, starting from August 14, this year. It will increase bilateral relations among the two nations. The decision was made during a meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Mehmet Paçaci. Mutual interests were discussed in the meeting and the two parties agreed to strengthen collaboration in the security, police, and civil armed forces sectors. It was also agreed to send Pakistani police officers to Turkey for training under the exchange program. He stated that he will visit Turkey in October at the invitation of the Turkish Government, where productive steps will be proposed to increase cooperation.
The minister said that Pakistanis consider Turkey as their second home. He added both countries have long-standing religious, cultural, and trade ties and we are desirous of further strengthening these relations. The release of Pakistani prisoners in Turkey was also discussed in the meeting and it was agreed to soon finalize the agreement in this regard.
Turkish Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Pacaci mentioned that Turkey renders huge importance to the brotherly relations with Pakistan and will continue the cooperation with Pakistan in various fields.
