PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Erdogan review bilateral relations -

TIAJIN: President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed solidarity with the people of Pakistan on Sunday over the loss of lives and financial damages caused by recent monsoon floods, assuring that his government and people stand “shoulder to shoulder” with Pakistan in this difficult time. More than 700 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 injured in monsoon related incidents across the country since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). In Punjab, at least 38 people have died and 750,000 people have been displaced due to recent floods.. Of the total fatalities, at least 356 were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). In Karachi, at least 10 people lost their lives as heavy downpours inundated neighbourhoods, crippled traffic and caused widespread power outages, prompting the mayor to declare a rain emergency. Erdoğan’s remarks came during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Tianjin, China. The two leaders reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and voiced satisfaction over the growing momentum in political, economic, defense, and security cooperation. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues, expressing deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the legitimate rights of Palestinians and condemning Israeli aggression and policies of genocide at international platforms. The meeting underscored the fraternal ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, with both leaders stressing their resolve to further strengthen cooperation for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Muslim world and beyond.