e warm and cordial meeting, President Erdogan welcomed the Prime Minister to Türkiye and thanked him for his participation in the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum,” the statement said. According to the PMO, the premier thanked Erdogan for his warm invitation and the traditional Turkish hospitality extended to him and his delegation during his stay in Antalya. He also congratulated the Turkish president on the success of the forum, which he said had transformed into an important global event.

“The two leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments, particularly the evolving situation in the Middle East. The prime minister thanked President Erdogan for his strong support and encouragement of Pakistan’s peace efforts and shared with him the updates on how to extend the ceasefire and resume talks so that a peace agreement could be reached,” it said. “The two leaders emphasised the importance of effectively utilising the current window of opportunity to advance a durable and lasting regional peace,” the statement said.

Both leaders also expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and agreed to convene the eighth High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting in Ankara later this year, it added. “Both leaders emphasised the importance of expediting the implementation of ongoing initiatives and exploring new opportunities to further deepen economic engagement,” the PMO said. “The meeting concluded with both leaders reaffirming their resolve to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, building on fraternal ties, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity,” it said.

Per the handout, the meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and other senior officials. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other senior Turkish officials were also present. PM Shehbaz also posted about his meeting with Erdogan on X.

“We had a substantive exchange on regional developments, particularly the evolving situation in the Middle East. I deeply appreciate Turkiye’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s peace efforts,” he said. “We reaffirmed our shared commitment to further strengthen our deep-rooted, brotherly ties and agreed to enhance our strategic partnership, expand economic cooperation, and continue to work together for peace and prosperity in the region and beyond,” he added.

PM’s meetings with world leaders Shehbaz also held informal meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the PMO said. According to the PMO, PM Shehbaz met Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. He also held meetings with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, as well as the former president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, it added.

The meetings were held in a “cordial atmosphere”, the PMO said. “Regional and global situations were also discussed during the meetings,” it said. He also participated in a trilateral meeting with Erdogan and the Qatari emir on the sidelines of the summit.

“The three leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments and ongoing peace efforts. The worrying situation in Gaza and Palestine was also discussed. They agreed to continue close cooperation to further advance dialogue and diplomacy for lasting regional peace and stability,” the PMO said.

Separately, Senior Adviser to the US President for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos paid a courtesy call to PM Shehbaz, according to the PMO. During the meeting, the premier “conveyed his warm regards for US President Donald Trump, while fondly recalling his own warm and cordial interactions with him”. PM Shehbaz expressed “deep appreciation” for the US president’s “bold and decisive leadership that had led to the ceasefire between Pakistan and India last year, when both countries were on the brink of war”.

He also commended the president for the ceasefire in Lebanon. PMO added that the two sides “discussed current regional developments, including Pakistan’s peace efforts that led to the ceasefire as well as the historic Islamabad Talks”. The premier stressed the significance of strengthening Pakistan-US ties, “especially economic and trade cooperation, as well as matters of mutual interest in multilateral diplomacy’. According to the statement, Boulos “conveyed greetings to the prime minister from president Trump and appreciated Pakistan’s