Finance Minister Emphasizes Pak-Turkey Collaboration in Aviation Sector

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Mehmat T. Nane, Chairperson of Pegasus Airlines, accompanied by Muhammad Ali Tabba, CEO of Lucky Cement Limited. Aurangzeb appreciated the success of the Turkish aviation industry and added that collaboration in the aviation sector with Turkiye was an important part of the bilateral relations, noting that it aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision to enhance Pakistan’s aviation industry. During the meeting, Mehmat T. Nane presented an overview of the Turkish aviation strategy, highlighting key aspects that could benefit Pakistan’s aviation sector. He elaborated on how Pakistan could leverage Turkiye’s experience and expertise to advance its own aviation industry. The Finance Minister also recalled a recent meeting with the Turkish Trade Minister, where both sides discussed various avenues for trade and business collaboration. This meeting, he noted, is part of the broader strategy to strengthen ties between Pakistan and Turkey in multiple sectors, including aviation. The discussions today were deemed highly fruitful, marking a step forward in Pakistan’s efforts to boost its aviation capabilities and foster stronger economic ties with Turkiye.