Erdogan Grieves with Pakistan, Slams Indian Aggression
News Desk/Agencies
Islamabad: President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday telephoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to offer condolences over the loss of Pakistani lives in recent Indian missile strikes and reiterated Turkiye’s readiness to play its role as a committed friend of Pakistan.
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, President Erdogan reaffirmed Turkiye’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan and expressed support for de-escalation of the situation. He also said the Turkish nation was praying for the success of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep appreciation for Turkiye’s unwavering support, following what he described as India’s unprovoked act of aggression.
Condemning the Indian missile strikes in the strongest possible terms, the prime minister said the attack had resulted in the martyrdom of 26 innocent men, women, and children. He emphasized that India’s cowardly violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity posed a serious threat to peace and stability in South Asia.
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President Erdogan extended heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives and praised Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional peace. He reaffirmed Turkiye’s steadfast support to Pakistan during this critical time.
Reiterating Pakistan’s desire for peace in the region, Prime Minister Shehbaz said Pakistan remained fully determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity with full force and resolve.
He categorically rejected India’s attempts to falsely implicate Pakistan in the Pahalgam incident, stating that New Delhi had failed to provide any credible evidence. He added that instead of accepting Pakistan’s offer for a neutral and transparent international investigation, India had chosen a dangerous path marked by aggression and irresponsible state behavior.
President Erdogan also informed the prime minister that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had spoken earlier in the day with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, during which the two had discussed the prevailing situation in detail.
