Ambassador Dr. İrfan Neziroğlu reaffirms enduring Pakistan–Türkiye friendship and Türkiye’s commitment to regional peace under the “Century of Türkiye” vision
Islamabad, October 30, 2026 – The Europe Today: On 29 October 2026, The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Islamabad celebrated the 103rd Anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye at a ceremony attended by H.E. Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, H.E. Dr. İrfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, highlighted the historic and time-tested friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye. He reaffirmed Türkiye’s steadfast commitment to regional peace and stability and to the pursuit of a more just international order, in line with its “Century of Türkiye” vision. The Ambassador also paid rich tribute to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Founder of the Republic of Türkiye, and to the nation’s heroes whose sacrifices laid the foundation of the modern Turkish state.
Syed Usman Tahir, Advisor to the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan, served as the Master of Ceremonies and delivered the welcome remarks. In his address, he underscored the enduring brotherhood, deep-rooted cultural ties and strong diplomatic relations that bind the people of Pakistan and Türkiye.
The celebration reaffirmed the shared resolve of the two brotherly nations to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all fields and to deepen their longstanding friendship for the benefit of future generations.
