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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koc in Istanbul to discuss advancing Pakistan–Turkiye digital cooperation. He emphasized building a digital corridor, fostering innovation, and creating jobs.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has intensified efforts to deepen Pakistan–Turkiye cooperation in technology and investment during a series of meetings in Istanbul, including a key engagement with Turkcell Chief Executive Officer Ali Taha Koc.
In his meeting with the Turkcell chief, the Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s vision of establishing a “digital corridor” with Turkiye. He invited Turkcell to build long-term partnerships with Pakistani institutions, stressing that enhanced collaboration would strengthen Pakistan’s technology ecosystem, generate employment, and drive sustainable development. Sharif reaffirmed his government’s commitment to maintaining an investor-friendly environment to attract global technology leaders.
Ali Taha Koc welcomed Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and modern technologies.
Beyond Turkcell, Prime Minister Sharif also met with leading Turkish business groups and industrial organizations. He encouraged Turkish companies to expand investments in Pakistan, noting that the country’s economy is stabilizing and offering favorable conditions for foreign investors.
The Prime Minister outlined opportunities across diverse sectors including energy, mining, infrastructure, maritime affairs, logistics, agriculture, telecommunications, and privatisation. He emphasized the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council in providing one-window support to investors, easing processes for foreign companies to assess and undertake projects in Pakistan.
In a meeting with Chalak Holding, discussions focused on energy, infrastructure, IT, and privatisation, with the company showing interest in expanding its footprint in Pakistan. Sharif also acknowledged Albayrak Group’s contributions to communications and infrastructure development, urging further investment in maritime infrastructure, ports, and logistics.
The Prime Minister also met with the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, proposing a structured mechanism for regular engagement between private sectors of both countries. He invited a Turkish business delegation to visit Pakistan to explore emerging opportunities.
Turkish business leaders expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s economic reforms and improving investment climate, signaling readiness to deepen economic and technological ties.
These engagements reflect Pakistan’s broader strategy to transform fraternal relations with Turkiye into robust economic and digital partnerships, positioning both nations for shared growth in the future.
