Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan has always desired peace in South Asia but will never accept any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Talking to Ambassador of Turkiye to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu who called on him in Islamabad today, the Prime Minister said it was in this spirit of peace that Pakistan agreed to accept the ceasefire understanding with India.    

During the warm and cordial meeting with Turkish ambassador, the Prime Minister expressed his profound gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for standing resolutely with Pakistan during the recent tensions in South Asia.

He said through his steadfast support, President Erdogan has once again demonstrated his love and affection for the people of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister also thanked the brotherly people of Turkiye, who stood firmly behind their Pakistani brethren during these challenging days, thus adding a new and glorious chapter in the history of Pakistan-Turkiye fraternal ties.

While paying rich tribute to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan, who out-maneuvered the enemy and dealt a crushing blow to its nefarious designs through the successful "Operation Bunyan un Marsoos", the Prime Minister said the entire nation is thankful to Allah Almighty on this historic victory.

On the bilateral front, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pak-Turkiye brotherly ties, that are moving at a fast pace since the historic visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Islamabad in February this year.

Recalling his visit to Ankara last month, the Prime Minister emphasized ensuring timely implementation of all important decisions taken during the high-level meetings between both countries.

He said the meeting of Joint Commission at the level of Foreign Ministers of the two countries may be convened as soon as possible.

The Turkish Ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister and the entire Pakistani nation on its military and diplomatic success.

He said the people of Turkiye are delighted at Pakistan's achievements and laud its efforts and commitment for peace in South Asia.

The Turkish ambassador said President Erdogan is keen to further strengthen the strong fraternal ties between the two countries in every sphere and high-level institutional engagements will continue in this regard.