Strong, deep-rooted bonds between Pakistan and Turkiye highlighted

By Iqbal Jamil 

(Pakistan News & Features Services)

Historically, right from the era of Moghals and Mahmood Ghanavi, Turkiye has had its presence in Central Asia and sub-continent, and that is the reason due to which both countries have long and excellent bilateral relations. 

This was stated by the outgoing Consul General of the Republic of Turkiye, Cemal Sangu, at the farewell lunch hosted in his honour by the Center for Alternative Perspectives at the DHA Golf Club in Karachi. 

The outgoing diplomat recalled that the relations between Pakistan and Turkiye are soul to soul for more than 1000 years old, and it is not a coincidence as there were connections between Ottoman Empire and the Moghals. 

He reckoned that the future of Pakistan is the future of Turkiye and whatever the circumstances, we are always together. Reminding the audience, he said that Pakistan was the first country to send aid when Turkiye was hit by earthquake. Likewise, during the floods in Pakistan, Turkiye was the first country to send the aid. 

Cemal Sangu emphasized that the power engine for development is education. He said that there are 28 Tukish schools across Pakistan having 13 thousand students. 

He thanked the Center for Alternative Perspectives (CAP) for honoring him to be part of such an event. 

The founder of the CAP, Dr Samreen Bari Aamir, noted that the Cemal Sangu tenure as Consul General will be remembered for a long time to come. 

The General Secretary of the CAP, Dr Sundus Basharat Ahmed, welcomed the distinguished, expressing the hope that the Pakistan-Turkiye relations will be cementing further with the passage of time. 

Former Dean of Arts and Social Sciences of University of Karachi and mentor of CAP, Dr Shaista Tabassum, praised the interest of the Consul General in the development of education in Pakistan. 

The head of PTV World in Karachi, Ali Asghar Arbab, believed that Turkiye and Pakistan may be two countries physically but they are actually one nation, culturally embedded. 

The General Secretary of the Palestine Foundation, Dr Sabir Abu Maryum, thanked His Excellency, Consul General Cemal Sangu, for supporting the cause of Palestine. 

The Dean of Social Sciences, Greenwuch University, Fatima Agha Shah, also praised Cemal Sangu, describing him as a very cooperative and dedicated person. Later, the President of the CAP, Dr Sidra Ahmed, presented a shield in token of appreciation to Cemal Sangu.