Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening its longstanding brotherly ties with Türkiye.

He was addressing a ceremony held today to mark the 10th anniversary of Türkiye's Democracy and National Unity Day.

The Minister said Pakistan and Türkiye enjoy deep fraternal relations that have grown stronger with the passage of time.

Paying tribute to the 250 martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defence of Türkiye's democracy, he expressed solidarity with their families and said the sacrifices of martyrs inspire nations to confront challenges with courage and determination.

Attaullah Tarar said Türkiye has emerged as a strong economic and defence power under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He said he recently witnessed the warmth of Pakistan-Türkiye friendship during his visit to Istanbul.

The Minister said Pakistan and Türkiye have always stood by each other in difficult times. He highlighted that Pakistan has consistently supported Türkiye's position on international issues, while Türkiye has always raised its voice in support of Pakistan on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

Attaullah Tarar said the friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye is a priceless legacy inherited from previous generations and is rooted in strong people-to-people ties.

He expressed gratitude to the Turkish leadership for its affection towards the people of Pakistan and said Pakistanis visiting Türkiye are always welcomed with respect and warmth.

He expressed confidence that Pakistan and Türkiye will continue to strengthen their friendship and work together to achieve new milestones of progress and prosperity.