Turkish President Erdogan receives Pakistani premier in Istanbul
President Erdogan welcomed Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif in Istanbul for a bilateral meeting, with a delegation meeting and joint press conference expected to follow.
- Diplomacy
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 03:50 | 04 July 2026
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday received Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Vahdettin Palace in Istanbul.
Following the official welcoming ceremony, the two leaders proceeded to a bilateral meeting.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin, Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, and the president's chief advisor Akif Cagatay Kilic attended the closed-door meeting.
Following the bilateral meeting, the leaders are expected to hold a delegation-level meeting.
Erdogan and Sharif will also hold a joint news conference.