Pak-Turkey ties must be translated into economic terms: FCCI

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FAISALABAD: Pakistan and Turkey are enjoying excellent diplomatic relations since long which must be translated into economic terms on fast track basis.

This was stated by President, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), Chaudhry Muhammad Nawaz while talking to Mr Nida Yilmaz, former Secretary General Pak-Turk Businessmen Association in his office here on Saturday.

He said that Nida Yilmaz was a close friend of Pakistan. “He has played a productive role in bringing the business communities of the two brotherly countries closer to each other,” FCCI Chief said and added that it was only due to his dedicated and committed efforts that Pakistan and Turkey had launched many joint business ventures.         Both the countries were also exploring the foreign markets for the Turkish as well as Pakistani exporters, he added.

Nida Yilmaz said that he was very much impressed with the friendly sentiments of Pakistani brethren and it was in this context that he had decided to settle in Faisalabad.

He said the decision to set up Pak-Turk School was taken sometime ago and work on this project was expected to be launched very soon.

Nida also presented unique mural of Turkish calligraphy. Chaudhry Muhammad Asghar, former vice president and Abid Masood, Secretary General FCCI was also present on the occasion.