Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a series of high-level discussions with senior executives from Türkiye’s prominent business groups in Istanbul on Saturday. Both parties concurred on enhancing economic collaboration and increasing Turkish investment in Pakistan.
During his meetings with representatives from Çalık Holding, Albayrak Group, and the president of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), the prime minister extended an invitation to Turkish investors to deepen their financial commitments in Pakistan. He reiterated the government’s dedication to fostering an investor-friendly and transparent business environment.
PM Shehbaz emphasized the positive trajectory of Pakistan’s economic indicators and underscored the government’s efforts to create a reliable and business-conducive atmosphere. He pointed to the country’s significant investment potential, especially in sectors such as energy, mining, minerals, and infrastructure. Additionally, he encouraged Turkish investors to explore opportunities in maritime affairs, logistics, information technology, and communications.
The prime minister also provided insights into prospects within manufacturing, agriculture, and Pakistan’s privatisation agenda. He highlighted the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which offers a streamlined, one-window facilitation process by coordinating with both federal and provincial authorities.
In discussions with Çalık Holding, PM Shehbaz invited the company to broaden its footprint in Pakistan, noting the solid foundation already established through Çalık Energy and Gap İnşaat. He identified substantial opportunities in energy, IT, infrastructure, and privatisation sectors.
While meeting with the Albayrak Group, the prime minister commended the firm’s longstanding contributions to Pakistan’s development. He urged the group to increase investments in ports, maritime infrastructure, and logistics, recognizing its pivotal role in enhancing the country’s transport connectivity and infrastructure.
Separately, PM Shehbaz met with the president of TOBB to discuss strategies for intensifying business-to-business relations between Pakistan and Türkiye. He proposed the creation of a permanent institutional framework to reinforce private sector cooperation and invited TOBB to lead a high-level business delegation to Pakistan, enabling Turkish investors to directly assess opportunities.
Turkish business leaders expressed strong support for Pakistan’s ongoing economic reforms and praised the improvements in the investment climate. They conveyed confidence in Pakistan’s economic direction, reaffirmed their interest in expanding investments across key sectors, and committed to strengthening the long-term economic partnership between the two countries.
