US EditionTurkey-Pakistan Alliance Strengthens in Defense and Energy Sectors
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, JUL 9 – The visit aims to enhance defence cooperation and regional security amid shifting dynamics, with Turkey supplying 11% of Pakistan’s arms needs in 2023, according to a Turkish report.
- On July 9, 2025, Hakan Fidan, the head of Turkey’s foreign affairs, and Yasar Guler, the country’s defense chief, arrived separately in Islamabad to begin an official visit to Pakistan.
- The visit comes after Turkey openly supported Pakistan amid its May conflict with India and seeks to enhance bilateral defence ties and regional collaboration.
- During the visit, the leaders planned to discuss collaboration in the defence sector, enhance bilateral trade, address regional security concerns, and advance plans for a dedicated economic zone in Karachi to support Turkish business ventures.
- In 2023, Turkey supplied 11% of Pakistan's arms requirements through exports valued at $21 million, and the two countries have committed to increasing their trade volume to $5 billion.
- This visit underscores the strong, fraternal relationship between the two nations built on a long-standing historical connection and signals Turkey's increasing strategic effort to expand its influence in South Asia.
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Turkey-Pakistan Alliance Strengthens in Defense and Energy Sectors
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