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Pakistan to get Turk help overcome energy crisis: Gul
LAHORE: Turkish President Abdullah Gul has said the Turkish people are fully aware of the energy crisis being faced by Pakistan and Turkey will provide all possible help to overcome the problem.He was addressing the Pak-Turkey CEO forum organized by Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PIBT) at a local hotel on Thursday.
Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rehman Malik and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion.
The Turkish President said Turkey had vast experience in the construction sector and the world’s second larges fleet of 250 construction companies after China, which were building dams and big projects.
Abdullah Gul observed that people of Pakistan had proved their intellect in the business sector all over the world which needed to be utilized to expand mutual trade between both brotherly countries.
The Turkish President said that there was a huge potential of investment and trade between Pakistan and Turkey. “The trade volume between the two countries can be enhanced to billions of dollars,” he added.
He said both countries were inter-linked with time-tested and all-weather friendship.
He said that a train link would be developed between Pakistan and Turkey via Iran to minimise the travel time and increase trade.
Abdullah Gul praised the historic importance of Lahore and the warm-welcome and hospitality he received in the city.
Courtesy www.Geo.tv