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#MiercolesDeMigrantes & #Parnership

This is my report of my participation in Multi-year Expert Meeting on Investment, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Productive Capacity-building and Sustainable Development, seventh session. - from the 17 to the 19 of july in Palais des Nations, Geneva Room XXVI.

Summary : During two and half days, various experts from different regions across the globe, attended to the invitation from the Entrepreneurship Section, Enterprise Branch, Division on Investment and Enterprise, the aim of the meeting was around Responsible and Sustainable Business Practices and Corporate Social Responsibility and Enterprise Development.

In general, the contributions from the experts focused mainly on the following points. New partnership is much need in order to empower entrepreneurs., Women's, Childers, migrants ,and minorities still need more efforts from public-private partnerships., Global dialogues about trade and supporting entrepreneurs need more accountability in international platforms., A legal framework with update definitions of inclusive business need to be provided by the UN and Member states are aware that budgets, incentives, and funding are highly needed to achieve the SDG’s.

Overall the meeting was an excellent platform to keep the dialogue open and keep improvements update. Experts and member states shared their experiences and suggestions.

Meeting Opening remarks by Ms. Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD Introduction by Mr. James Zhan, Director, Division on Investment and Enterprise, UNCTAD. After the opening remark, the Director of Investment and enterprise Mr. James Zhan. asked to the Experts to answer the following questions. ● What concrete policy initiatives have proven effective in your country in breaking new ground and creating a more conducive environment for inclusive business and entrepreneurship? What are the key lessons learned in this regard? ● What are good practices that could be considered for the further promotion of responsible and inclusive businesses at all levels? ● How can the entrepreneurship policy framework of UNCTAD be adapted to meet the needs of underrepresented entrepreneurial groups?

Adding to those questions he present tow contributions: ● How much you would say that strong and big state, like the USA or China, or Russia is engaging in this type of initiative to encourage, minority entrepreneurs? ● I will go further, the evidence doesn’t only suggest, but it shows that migrants are a key to a grow economy, therefor the inclusion of migrants in the host country must be accepted. this type of action can be applied to integrational programs.

Informal session.1 - Responsible and sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility and enterprise development. Mr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Senior Vice-president World Bank. - Governments are not going to achieve the SDG, they are not prioritizing them in their agendas. - Beyond NGO and non-profit, we need social media to keep empower society. - Fintech - regulation need to be achieved with high standards and sophisticated framework. - The government is responsible to provide the adequate environment to handle big data - creating an ecosystem to exists - society needs to know the best practices and what to do to benefit from in and the risk from it. - Corporate social responsibility - is limited to charity, social relation and minimum effort. - partnership with World bank, the long term investment has to be taking more seriously. Bring the community with media and enterprises. Mr. Markus Dietrich - Inclusive Busines Action Network Germany. - Triple impact on SDG’s. with the program - ASEAN IB Policy Development. - Inclusive business should promote sustainable development in all its dimensions – economic, social and environmental. - UN ESCAP Landscape at the local level and for the policymakers. - There is no need to create a new silo, but instate incorporate silos. - Public-Private Policy and set the minimum table to start a Dialogue.

Ms. Felicitas Agoncillo-Reyes, Assistant Secretary, Board of Investments, Philippines . - Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry promotions agency (IPA) recently conducted a roundtable meeting with representatives from Swiss-based Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) along with government and private stakeholders from the coconut, forestry, chemical, furniture, footwear, tannery, and construction industries, to discuss the potential commercialization of cocoboard (fiberboards made of coco coir) and tannin products and its key role in further boosting agricultural output in the country. - Inclusive business, by mentoring is a solution to start a change. - tax incentives - innovation, (5 years for fiscal and no fiscal investment), and reach & debt. focus on local communities. - direct contact with the beneficiaries. Mainstream the policy and the programs through advocacy. Ms. Jessy Petit-Frere- Haití. Research professor and coordinator entrepreneurship Program, Université Publique du Sud au Caye, Haïti. - building policy capacity is growing to poverty. Mr. Crispin Conroy, Permanent Observer to the UN at Geneva International Chambet of Commerce . - Paris- declaration of social issues , refers that states should make more efforts to make a trade system inclusive for small enterprises and create a policy framework to assure no one it's left behind.

Mr. Michele Clara. Senior Industrial Development Officer, UN Industrial Development Organization. - Program FOR COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP - six countries, with implementation advancing in Ethiopia, Peru and Senegal, with programming finalized in Morocco and ongoing in Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan. - New business ideas need to keep coming, especially with innovation. - Global cooperation is highly need it, the agenda requires communication beyond silos. - Elements of inclusiveness more industrialize and more operational and practice. - Evaluating and supporting to empower minorities or marginalized groups. to make more inclusive.

Informal session 2 - Creating a supportive environment for youth entrepreneurship Ms. Cristiana Benedetti Fasil, Head and Co-founder, Social Venture Africa, Belgium. - They are a nonprofit organization registered in Sweden that promotes women empowerment, renewable energy and entrepreneurship in Africa. - Renewable energy competence center trains marginalized youth as electricians and solar power specialists. - Stated should focus on environment trusting more on the partnership with the private sector. - high-quality level for entrepreneurs - empower repower for the women

Mr. Mika Valitalo. Señior Specialist on Innovation, Digital DEvelopment and Transparency, Plan International Finland. - Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. - We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. - supporting the environment in order for the youth to feel safe. - From the beginning is to empower them with trust and feeling valuable. eventually, they become mentors. - Little girls needs more inclusion and being taking into account in the technologies field.

Mr. Charles Ocici, Director, Enterprise Uganda. - Law of entry - the solution needs to meet the buyer standard. meet the demands of the seller. In order to remind them, they need to create the environment for them to grow.

Ms.Victoria Peace, Director, Nyeri-Toolpoultry from, Uganda. - innovation and practice for those who are experimented with.

Mr. GIlbert Ewehmeh, Managing Director, The youth Employment service in Canada - Entrepreneurship education is one of the keys to intent impose a challenge Ms. EmmanuLa Benini, Senior adviser, youth issues agency for development cooperation . - Children and women are the main groups that must be empower directly by member states. - as Experts we need also to work on the redefinition of words for a more inclusive entrepreneurship system.

Informal Session 3. - Empowering Women Entrepreneurs . Ms. Charlotte Aspeheim-Scmidt, Europe, Middle East and Africa Program Manager, Dell for Entrepreneurs , Dell, Denmark. ● Mentorship program ● investor for womans. ● Policy for opening up the markets and think big. ● Offering to manage data. Mr. Peter Bamkloe, Enterprise Development Center, Nigeria. ● Create safe space for women to network. ● Programs for funding. ● Acceptance for the middle force is managed by women. ● Rule model and mentor for other women. ● Religion and traditional culture are a challenge in the area.

Ms. Christine Low, Director, Laison Office Geneva, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, Switzerland. ● Women only program is more perfectly to reach women. ● persuade companies to empower women. ● Facilitates women to skills and technologies.

Ms. Lama Sha’sha’a, and Chair, International Robotics Academy, Jordan . ● private institution that specializes in Robotics & STEM Education. ● committed to constantly improving the educational process in the MENA region through close partnerships with private schools, informational seminars, training programs, ad-hoc scholastic STEM curricula, as well as extra-curricular activities. ● Youth Women and migrants - awareness on the community level. ● engage stakeholders, access to new education models. ● Expert programs that focus on creating Tech, social impact and more.

Mr. Arif Zaman, Executive Director, Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network, UK. - Works with women in business by connecting Governments and the private sector to encourage and enable women’s economic empowerment. - Systematic barriers. equal participation in developed and promote. break gender barriers and create opportunities for women to trained international. - From the government, if no budget with the specific label, then no action is really taking into action. - Develop new curricula. the type of context also is a challenge.

Ms. Yolanda Gibb, Research Lab, Women’s Economic Imperative , U.K - We are no trying to find equality but equity. - Context matters in every single case and you definitely need sate holders to engage in the informal and formal mechanism. - Redefinition of terms and the specific social contract. hunting. - Empower means to feel it also.

Ms. Dina Nziku, Lecturer, the University of the West of the Scotland United Republic of Tanzania.

Informal Session 4 - #MigrantEntrepreneurs: Accelerating integration and economic development. Ms. Janette Uhlmann, Senior Operations Officer, World Bank/ Centre for Mediterranean Migration. France. - Entrepreneurs in the Middle East, specific in the good of the people who have there. - they dedicate to researching organic building and developing skills. - Syrian Refugee Crisis, it is still an ongoing situation. the highest number is in Turkey and Lebanon. - 74% are in municipalities, they are middle-income countries with not a lot of resources. - Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Irak, and turkey have a municipality network (29) that works together. - The last survey showed a more positive vision. they focus on assets in the region to demonstrated and be replicable. - Private sector partnership is a must to engage with the local government. - Municipal Leadership should be encouraged to generate changes. - create a better understanding of inclusion and integration.

Mr. Jerry Allen, Professor, and Director for Entrepreneurship, University College London, Innovation, and Enterprise. University College London, UK. - Strategic planning needs to be fit when we are empowering entrepreneurs. - the funding to Universities is not aggression to encourage entrepreneurs. and should be education and business. - accountability to university plans and funding. - Entrepreneur refugees network in London. women and families. - pilots to bring them together, technologies have to be more engage in blending learning.

Mr. Giordano Neuenschwander, Head of Office, Singa Geneva , Switzerland. - Improve support from the private sector to migrants. - buffer period is a basic but not put a stop on it. - impact evaluation and accountability. Ms. Elisa Pasquali, Founder, Arcadia Blockchain Tech and Arcadia Blockchain for Refugees, Switzerland. - Regularization to population and the financial transaction with the government. Ms. Martina Venzo, Humanitarian Programme Officer, Help Code , Italy. - In Africa and Asia are working with migration. - Database on cellphone information and web, GPS in case of emergency, natural disaster, or conflict. - https://helpcode.org/en/projects/towards-a-sustainable-migration - Public-private partnerships are one of the best allies. [email protected]

Ms. Maria Elo. Associate Professor, the University of Southern Denmark in Odense. - not a lot of information about the reason why people are migrating. Pre-migration. - Long transition periods are affecting the children in the IDP’s and Migrants. - Low tech and not quality skills are only a short term solution, we need more long term solutions for entrepreneurs. - Less bureaucracy and simplification in transactional activities. - The neutral platform that is beyond silos.

Informal Session 5 - Growing inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems in the digital world.

Mr. Antoine Fatio, Director, Fondetec , Switzerland. - They give and promote funding for entrepreneurs.

Ms. Fatou Ndiaye, Co-founder of The Gate Village , France. - Drive or dream? - Academy of entrepreneurs - Brazil

Mr. Coline Lee. Chief Execitive, Cemvo Scotlan , UK. - Starting new companies reducing inequalities. - Social enterprises.

Mr. Alistair Munro, Director Avocet Natura l Capital UK. - The agricultural sector and the use of goods and utilities. - Renovation of disruptive full, with raw material - Local and regional levels and help for the communities.

Ms. Raveig Strom, Entrepreneurship. Development Officer, European Organization for Nuclear Research, Switzerland. - programs for entrepreneurship, especially woman - external funding is needed. - partnership.

Informal session 6. - Moving beyond corporate social responsibility towards corporate social engagement. Mr. Philipp Aerni, Director, Center for Corporate Responsibility - Inclusive economy, and sustainability creating an economic ecosystem in developing countries. - more investment and high risk its as fact and implicit bias. - an inclusive culture and local business need to collaborate, between big and small companies need to be included - local business benefits need to receive something in the back.

Mr. Jonathan Normand, Founder, and Executive Director B Lab . Switzerland. - Is a tool that helps the companies to invest in the region, - Create social value and stakeholders. engaging the community. - B. pact provides an assessment tool that generates a social free platform, - Swiss triple impact by 2019.

Ms. Caroline Seow, Head of Sustainability, Family Business, New York International, B. Market Builder, Singapore. - business and companies need from one to another. - Bel Group France, Pacari Ecuador, Chopard Switzerland - they dedicate to challenge the stereotypes, going beyond profits,

Mr. Antonio Carrillo, Lafarge Holcim Group , Switzerland. - the construction company, are not a long term solution for new entrepreneur severalized in the bottom - Social engagement have to be developed from the municipality of the community.

Ms. Vanina Farber, Professor, International Institute for Management Development, Switzerland. - Innovation we need redefinition of the term and plenty of others. Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Mahruki, Chief Executive Officer, Industrial Innovation

Center, Rusayl Industrial Estate, Oman - Disproportionality in policy making, funding and government, they are working in their own silos without any type of structure.

Informal Session 7 - Harnessing impact investment. Ms. Nataly Alejandra Ortiz Cárdenas, Director of Investment Policy Ecuador . - The prioritized sector in the new budgets is the private sector and accountability. - Institute to support exports.

Ms. Karen Wilson, Senior Consultant, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development . Ms. Taynaah Reis, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer, Moeda, Brazil. - Microcredit and accelerator program. - labor the cooperation and creating hubs for export products, the partnership with the government is crucial. - working in silos is a big problem, especially for lesson learns.

Ms. Kali Tylor, Programme Officer, Sustainable Development Goals Lab, UN Geneva . - is regular to find the lack of sources for the entrepreneurs. - Microcredit works but not enough. - Concrete partnership for international development. - is about to bring more SDG’s to finance - blind center for financial markets and structure with the new ones. investment - pipeline build education

Ms. Monica Mariño. Technical Officer, Social Finance Programme, International Labour Organization.

- inclusion, impacting insurance and sustainable investment ecosystem. - A decent job it refers to quality, income, social protection, and freedom, health, guaranteed equal opportunities and safe. - potential in creating works along with capacity building and involving local experts towards education.

Mr. Dawid Jarosz, Lectire, Sustainable Development Goal Investing Graduate Institute of International Development Studies. - Regulation and retail rute. - overspecified in defining what an investment is.

Informal Session 8 - Balancing risk and opportunities: The Future of entrepreneurship policies.

Ms. Angelique Antat, Principal Secretary, Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Seychelles. - Mitigation to economies, promoting research and incentive to the financial center, a knowledge base business. blue economy. - MSME's medium, small, micro enterprises. - Youth, civil society and government must work together. - The partnership is key.

Ms. Paola Albé, Director, Empretec Uruguay. - They work with designers and the population incarcerated. - the population should be treated as partners, not as patients. - innovation need to include population since the beginning. - open better space and designed better strategies. - the challenge is the population who adapted and the population who want to adapt, and the dialogue needs to be open, just to start the conversation. - admin bureaucracy is always a challenge. - changing the system from the inside. - budget is always a challenge. - an inclusive project with the intention from the beginning, then the fact that they agree with and the impact that wants to be achieved, then the actual, in the position of a decision they need to keep open the dialogue. Ms. Monica Canafoglia, Legal Officer, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, Austria. - only 60 member states are part of it. - the decision is only achieved by consensus. - simplify the legal form, for MSME’s for the informal environment. - Traditional models are partnerships and have many required with bureaucracy and expensive. most of the time they don’t provide protection with the entrepreneur. - the new proposals have good faith in the partnership. - Formation and information for the startup and the new business. (geographic location and name of the manager, that must of the time are the owners of the business. - the business is responsible for what the business does, nor the directly limited liability. - No minimum capital required to start the business. - No formal contribution in the setup, is only with what the partners are willing to contribute. - Default law, for illiterate owners and protection for investors. - individual and Small businesses in the informal environment. - a small business that wants to grow with good strategies, products and service and they want to scale up. - young entrepreneurs the startup. - this provides you a legal identity and you join a global value chain, possible to higher your own staff, social security. - simple and with an easy language, you don’t need a special lawyer for it, take into account technologies.

Mr. Paul Dembinski, Professor, The University of Fribourg, Switzerland. International strategies and competition.

- Cocouses- Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan. - time matches the statistics with the necessity to update definitions. - The majority of entrepreneurs are survivors.

Ms. Lore Vanderwall, Professor Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies .

- The gender gap has an impact on entrepreneurs from men and from women. - Civil law and social norms need also to update especially in entrepreneurs. - Education and preparation for women, need to spread more. Women business and the world -

Ms. Loson - Argentina bank.

- inclusion is not only a minimum of social aid. - financial inclusion is to prepare the youth and believe in them, microcredit is a solution but try to be out of the box and stop asking a grantee. - start the dialogue.

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Pak-Turk vow to transform bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD—Reiterating their resolve to transform the bilateral fraternal relationship into an ever-expanding, mutually beneficial strategic partnership, Pakistan and Turkey on Friday agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in the areas of trade, energy, defense, infrastructure, transport, communication, agriculture, etc. A Joint Statement to this effect was issued after the 6th session of Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) titled “Towards An Ever-Closer Strategic Partnership” co-chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan here. Following is the text of the Joint Statement:- “Reaffirming the time-tested and unparalleled relations between the peoples and the governments of the two brotherly countries that are embedded in a common historical, religious and cultural heritage; Recalling the historic bonds between the peoples of the two regions, manifested through the legendary support provided by the Muslims of South Asia to their Turkish brethren in early 20th century as well as the resolute support provided by Turkey to the people of Pakistan in the face of all challenges; Emphasizing that the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Turkey are a sacred trust, that must be protected, nurtured and transmitted onwards to successive generations as a common heritage; Reiterating their resolve to transform this fraternal relationship into an ever-expanding, mutually beneficial, strategic partnership; Underlining the importance and centrality of the Turkey-Pakistan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) mechanism in expanding Turkey-Pakistan bilateral relations; Welcoming the finalization of the landmark Pakistan-Turkey Declaration of Strategic Economic Framework (SEF) and Action Plan; Reiterating their common resolve to fight the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations; underscoring the need for addressing the root causes of terrorism, including by resolving prolonged conflicts and ending situations of foreign occupation; reaffirming that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization; and calling for extending the scope of the UNSC 1267 sanctions regime to individuals and entities currently outside its ambit. Expressing deep concern at the rising tide of Islamophobia, and condemning in the strongest terms the recent terrorist and racist attacks against Muslims across the globe; Recalling all the previous Joint Declarations signed between the two sides under the framework of Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), and the decisions made therein; Having endorsed the outcomes of the meetings of the respective Working Groups of the Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) held on 13 February 2020 and expressing satisfaction at the progress achieved therein; We, the Co-chairs of the 6th Meeting of the Pakistan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), held in Islamabad, on 14 February 2020 have agreed as follows: Political Cooperation Bilateral institutional mechanisms: The High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) shall continue to be the main political forum that guides bilateral relations in all fields with an effective and expeditious follow-up on its decisions. The two sides will review, update and amend, as appropriate, the agreements, protocols, and MOUs signed under the umbrella of the HLSCC, in order to streamline their implementation. The ongoing consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries shall be further intensified and their scope broadened to new areas. Fight against terrorism: Being victims of terrorism themselves, both countries will continue to cooperate in the fight against this scourge, including through the exchange of best practices and experiences in the area of law enforcement, legislation, capacity building and strengthening of the respective AML/CFT regimes. The two sides reiterate their resolve to fight against the Fetullah Gulen Terrorist Organization (FETO). In this regard, Turkey notes with appreciation the measures taken by Pakistan against FETO in line with its domestic law, through inter alia designation of FETO as a terrorist organization, and handing over of all linked schools to the Turkish Maarif Foundation. The two sides will continue to cooperate at all international forums, in particular at the United Nations and relevant inter-governmental organizations, to make international counter-terrorism and AML/CFT regimes more transparent, apolitical, non-discriminatory and objective, as well as to counter laws or administrative measures discriminating against and stigmatizing Muslims. Islamophobia: The two countries will work closely to combat Islamophobia, hate speech, efforts to link terrorism with Islam, and other manifestations of intolerance towards Muslims, including stereotyping of Muslims. Joint initiatives will be taken to counter stereotyping and defamation of Islam and Muslims, including incitement to acts of violence, xenophobia, and related intolerance and discrimination against Islam, its religious symbols, and venerated personalities, by means of print, audio-visual & electronic media, the Internet, as well as entertainment media such as movies, videos and digital games. The two countries note with appreciation the UN Secretary General’s Strategy and Action Plan on Hate Speech and call for convening a special session of the UN General Assembly on measures to combat Islamophobia; Both sides also call for the establishment of an observatory under the auspices of OHCHR (or any other relevant UN body/authority) to monitor acts of hate speech, Islamophobia, incitement to hatred and violence against Muslims; The two countries call on the UN Human Rights Council to appoint a Special Rapporteur to monitor and combat Islamophobia. Regional and international issues: The unilateral actions by India on 5 August 2019, as well as the further deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in the region as a result of these actions, have further increased regional tensions, and, the situation must, therefore, be urgently addressed for regional as well as global peace and security. The two sides underscored the need for resolution of all outstanding disputes between Pakistan and India, including the core issue of Jammu & Kashmir through a sustained dialogue process and in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. In this regard, Pakistan expresses its deep appreciation for Turkey’s principled stance on the issue as well as its offer for mediation. Sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan can only be achieved through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. Turkey appreciates Pakistan’s support to the Afghan peace process. Pakistan supports Turkey’s efforts in achieving these objectives and welcomes the Istanbul Declaration adopted at the Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference, held on 11 December 2019. The two countries reiterate full and resolute support for the efforts towards the comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue on the basis of the political equality of the two communities on the Island, and with a view to building peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean; Both sides noted with concern the trend towards exceptionalism and the sidelining of non-proliferation objectives. This trend is regarded as detrimental to the credibility of the global non-proliferation regime and, in this regard, also to the strategic stability in South Asia. Turkey appreciates Pakistan’s strong commitment to non-proliferation and its adherence to the Nuclear Suppliers Group’s (NSG) Guidelines. Turkey recognizes that as a country with extensive experience in this area, Pakistan’s membership of the NSG will contribute to the global non-proliferation objectives. The United Nations Security Council needs to be made more representative, democratic, transparent, and accountable through a comprehensive UN Security Council reform process, based on the widest possible consensus. In addition, the need for the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions to resolve the long-standing disputes on the agenda of the Security Council, especially those pertaining to the Muslim Ummah, is underlined; Cooperation at the multi-lateral forums: The two countries shall continue to cooperate and coordinate at regional and international forums, particularly the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), and the D-8 Organization, etc. through, inter alia, mutual support for joint initiatives, policies, and candidacies. Other issues: The two countries agree to work together bilaterally as well as at the global forums to address threats posed by the adverse effects of climate change, and explore avenues to enhance cooperation with regard to implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The two countries shall continue to work closely to address irregular migration and agreed to further develop cooperation on irregular migration and to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Turkey acknowledges and notes with appreciation the measures being taken by Pakistan towards the implementation of the Agreement on the Readmission of Persons Residing without Authorization as well as facilitation with regard to the provision of documents of irregular migrants exiting from Turkey. Security and Defence Cooperation The two sides agreed to: further intensify and expand cooperation in the defense and security spheres, including sourcing their defense purchases from each other to the extent possible and prioritizing joint research, development and production ventures. Work for global disarmament, non-proliferation objectives, safeguarding and strengthening international as well as regional security and promoting strategic stability, including in each other’s respective regions. Enhance cooperation between the law enforcement institutions, departments and agencies of both countries through, inter alia, training activities and sharing of best practices, information, experiences, and expertise, etc. Cooperate through relevant counter-terrorism institutions to develop methods and avenues of cooperation in keeping with the evolving nature of the threat, including in the areas of cyber-terrorism and cyber-crime. Energy Cooperation Both countries agreed to: Enhance cooperation in human capacity building, especially in the fields of human safety, management of the distribution systems and senior management training modules. That the Turkish experience and expertise in human resource development and the expertise would be utilized to upgrade and improve Pakistan’s electricity sectors' institutional framework, curriculum, and modules at different levels. Cooperate in the capacity building of National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) Pakistan. Enhance investment opportunities in the power transmission and distribution sectors of Pakistan. Enhance cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons, especially in oil and gas exploration and production projects, supply and trade of LPG and petroleum products. Creation of a joint monitoring group of the Ministries of Energy that would meet at least once a year to review the progress against the decisions made in this joint working group. Trade and Investment Both sides reviewed the existing bilateral trade and agreed to increase the level of economic engagement to mobilize the untapped potential for increasing trade and investment. Both parties agreed to conclude the FTA with the broader purpose of increased economic and trade integration and as per the “Joint Declaration on Pakistan-Turkey Strategic Relationship for Peace and Prosperity” made during the 5th meeting of Pakistan – Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council held on 22-24 February 2017 under which both sides agreed that the “Free Trade Agreement negotiations will be conducted taking into consideration the sensitivities of economies of both countries.” In this regard, both sides have also agreed to conduct and finalize a Joint Scoping Study by end of March, 2020 which would identify potential sectors where opportunities are not being exploited at present. This Study would form the basis for future roadmap of Pakistan Turkey FTA negotiations. In the light of above and the progress achieved in the Joint Scoping Study, both sides would consider reinitiating negotiations on Pakistan Turkey FTA in the second quarter of 2020. Both sides agreed to encourage their businessmen to establish Joint Ventures in industrial sectors and cooperate in the field of e-commerce. Banking & Finance Both sides discussed the proposed credit line facility of USD 350 million for implementation of eligible projects in Pakistan. A draft MoU was shared by Pakistan with their counterparts from Turkey. The Turkish side agreed in principle to consider the proposal for extending credit facility of USD 350 million to Government of Pakistan on terms mutually agreed between the two sides. In this regard, both sides agreed to formulate the draft MoU through mutual consultations by the end of May 2020. Both sides agreed to encourage their banking sectors to enhance cooperation in banking and finance for promotion of trade and investment between the two countries and facilitate each other for opening bank branches on reciprocal basis. Both sides expressed their mutual desire to enhance bilateral cooperation between their Central Banks by initiating a dialogue with a view to finalize an MoU on Technical Cooperation and Renewal of the Currency Swap Agreement (CSA). Both sides agreed to enhance technical cooperation in the following fields: Establishment of a Communication Line Between Credit Guarantee Institutions of Both Countries for SME Promotion.Public Debt Management, Cash Management and Risk Management.Development of Housing and Housing Finance Industry in PakistanPublic Private Partnership FrameworkIn this regard, Pakistan shared draft MoUs/Protocols with Turkish side. The Turkish side agreed to respond within due course of time. Both sides agreed on knowledge sharing and mutual technical assistance in the areas of Risk Based Approach for Supervision on anti-money laundering, misuse of payment system including new payment method, UNSC sanctions regime, money laundering and terrorist financing typologies. Both sides agreed on cooperation for capacity building in the areas of Islamic Banking, Project Management, Taxation, Strategic Planning, Sectoral Planning & Development and other areas of mutual interest. Pakistan appreciated the endeavors made by Turkish International Cooperation & Development Agency (TIKA) for implementing small grant projects in social sectors in Pakistan and assured them of continued cooperation. Transport and Communications Cooperation The two sides agreed to: Implement bilateral agreements in all the modes of transport i.e. Road, Rail, Sea and Air, as a step towards promoting bilateral trade and cooperation between the two countries. Devise all required mechanisms for boosting activities in various fields of Communications & Transport Sector including Roads, Rail, Air, Sea, Postal and IT & Telecom to their full potential by utilizing all available options. Enhance their commitment in the implementation of bilateral and multilateral Transport Agreements. Turkey appreciated and welcomed Pakistan’s Accession to International UN-TIR Convention 1975 and CMR Convention that has paved the way of harmonizing Pakistan’s procedures and standards with the globally accepted and recognized guaranteeing mechanisms. Both sides decided to organize a pilot run of at-least 10 trucks on Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) Road Corridor by June 2020 in consultation with the Transport Associations of both sides under framework of already signed bilateral Road Transport Agreement. This will further boost the bilateral cooperation and trade activities between the two countries. Consider participation in potential projects of highways and motorways of Pakistan by Turkish companies on BOT/Public Private Partnership basis. Both sides agreed to explore the possibilities of joint cooperation in railway sector mainly in the areas of business planning, management, railway operations, railway infrastructure, IT & Technology in railways, capacity building etc., in addition to manufacturing, rehabilitation, maintenance and repair of locomotives, freight wagons and passenger coaches in the framework of MoU which has been signed at High level Strategic Cooperation Council. This has also been reflected in the Strategic Economic Framework. Both sides affirmed to proactively engage in promoting joint cooperation in railways. The Turkish side agreed to explore the possibility of Pakistan’s proposal for the renewal of MoU between Pakistan Railways & Union of Chamber of Commerce and Commodity Exchange (TOBB) through its logistic company BALO. The two sides recognized the significance of ITI train for the integration of the region with Europe and beyond. The two sides agreed to take measures necessary for the resumption of ITI train operations at the earliest. The Pakistani side also encourages Turkish companies to participate in the bidding process of potential railways projects funded through own resources and BOT/PPP basis. Collaborate in the field of (a) international and local remittance and IT innovative services between Turkey and Pakistan, (b) Express and Logistic Services and E-commerce through Postal Network to enhance cooperation in ICT based postal services between the two countries. Cooperate and exchange of experiences and collaboration in Maritime Education & Trainings, Maritime Trade, and Port Management. The geographical location of the Izmir Port of Turkey and Karachi Port need to be utilized to harmonize each other’s capabilities for effective trade and cargo handling. Both sides may finalize the Annex-I of the MoU signed in 2015 with a view to further deepen the bilateral ties in the field of aviation. It was further agreed to discuss the traffic rights and frequencies between the two brotherly nations during a forthcoming meeting in Turkey at the invitation of the Turkish side as per the mutually agreed schedule. Culture and Tourism Cooperation Both sides agreed to: Organizing the 4th meeting of Turkey-Pakistan Joint Commission on Tourism. Promoting the regular exchange of media delegation. Cooperation in the area of Information, Culture, Tourism, Film and drama to further strengthen people to people interaction and brotherly relations with the two countries. Initiate Joint-ventures in film production and release of feature films in each other market on a reciprocal basis. Enhance cooperation between TRT and PTVC/PBC in order to exchange programs, information, and expertise on a reciprocal basis. Cooperation on the restoration of cultural heritage. Encouraging joint initiatives for the development, planning, and standardization of tourism attractions in Pakistan. Providing technical information and support for promotion and marketing in the field of tourism. Exchange of culture groups and tourist festivals within the framework of reciprocity.Exchange expertise in the fields of archaeology as well as conservation and restoration of archaeological and historical sites as well as museums. Education Cooperation Both sides agreed on the following by taking into account the applicable legislation of both countries within the bounds of financial and personnel resources: Promoting exchanges between universities, technical and vocational institutes, and other academic institutes and in this regard continue collaboration on higher education scholarships. Promoting the relationship between the Technical and Vocational Training Institutes Schools of Turkey and Pakistan through International Sister Schools practice. Sharing of curricula and qualification standards to assist Pakistan in the standardization and modernization of its TVET sector. Exploring possibilities of training Pakistani TVET teachers in Turkey and in Pakistan to ensure Pakistani TVET teachers acquire modern skills and help them improve the quality standards. TIKA will be preparing to establish Centre of Excellence of Hospitality and Tourism Management in Islamabad in collaboration with NAVTTC Cooperate in the field of curriculum development. Both sides agreed to finalize the ongoing negotiations on Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and the Turkish Maarif Foundation in the second quarter of 2020. Both sides agreed to start negotiations in the second quarter of 2020 and finalize as soon as possible the Cooperation Agreement in the field of Education between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The date and place of negotiation will be mutually decided through diplomatic channels. Follow-Up The two leaders decided to establish two more Joint Working Groups on: Defense IndustryAgriculture and Water The Joint Working Groups of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council shall continue their work to develop specific programs and projects. In this regard, the Joint Working Groups will meet before the meetings of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council at least two times in Ankara, in Islamabad, or through video conference. The next meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council shall be held in Ankara. The dates shall be agreed upon through diplomatic channels. Done in Islamabad on 14 February 2020 in English and Turkish languages, both texts being equally authentic.”

Pakistan, Turkey sign 13 documents to boost bilateral ties in trade, defence, tourism

Pakistan and Turkey Friday signed 13 documents of cooperation, including agreements, protocols, and memorandums of understanding, to boost bilateral ties in the fields of trade, tourism, defense, and infrastructure development. The documents of cooperation were signed in a ceremony held here at the PM House during the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan and the delegation-level talks. The two leaders also witnessed the signing ceremony, besides the members of the Turkish delegation and federal cabinet members. Pakistan and Turkey signed a declaration of Strategic Economic Framework between the two countries inked by Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Erdogan, besides a joint declaration on the visit. The two countries signed a bilateral agreement on military training cooperation and the signatories included Defence Minister Pervez Khattak and Turkish National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar. Rector of National University of Science and Technology of Pakistan Lt. Gen (Retd) Naweed Zaman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Turkish Aerospace Industries Tamil Kotli signed an MoU for cooperation between their respective institutions. An implementation program of the MoU between Turkish Standard Institutions (TSE) and Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) in the field of standardization, conformity assessment, meteorology, and training was signed by PSQCA Director-General Abdul Aleem Memon and TSE President Dr. Adem Sahin. An MoU was signed between the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and the Turkish Ministry of Culture, Tourism on Cooperation in Diaspora Policy inked by Secretary Overseas Pakistanis Amir Hassan and President of Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities Abdullah Eren. In order to enhance media and cultural cooperation, a cooperation protocol between Turkish Radio Television Corporation (TRT) and Pakistan Television (PTV) was signed by PTV Managing Director Amer Manzoor and TRT DG Ibrahim Eren. Similarly, another such protocol was also signed by Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation DG Samina Waqar and TRT DG to enhance cooperation and share expertise in the field of radio. Pakistan and Turkey signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation for the development of tourism and the signatories were Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr. Fehmida Mirza and Turkish Deputy Minister for Culture and Tourism Dr. Serdar CAM. An MoU was signed by Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain and Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan for cooperation in the field of Halal Accreditation between the two countries. The Turkish Trade Minister and Finance Adviser Abdul Hafeez Sheikh signed an MoU between the Turkish Trade Ministry and the Federal Board of Revenue on trade facilitation and customs cooperation. Minister for Communication Murad Saeed and Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Mehmet Cahit Turan signed an MoU for cooperation between Pakistan Post and Turkish Post. Similarly, another MoU was signed by Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed and Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister to increase cooperation in the field of railways.

Imran, Erdogan agree to boost ties; PM seeks Turkish cooperation in tourism, construction sectors

With the signing of 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and two documents, including the Declaration of Strategic Economic Framework (SEF), Pakistan and Turkey on Friday agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas such as trade, energy, infrastructure, health, culture, and tourism. “We have to benefit from the experience of Turkey especially in the tourism sector through which it generates the US $ 35 billion revenue per annum and construction for affordable housing,” Prime Minister Imran Khan said while speaking at a joint press stakeout along with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan here at the PM House. The joint stakeout followed a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders, delegation-level talks and 6th meeting the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSSC) co-chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Erdogan. The prime minister said since Turkey had achieved advancement in the construction sector and had the experience of developing slums, Pakistan wanted to benefit not only from it in affordable housing but also from the way they boosted their economy, checked debts, including the IMF loans, and did a turnaround. He said as giving jobs to the youth was very important for Pakistan, it would also benefit from the Turkish experience of industrialization. President Erdogan said he had the great pleasure to visit the brotherly country after three years and considered Pakistan as his second home. He said holding yet another meeting of the HLSCC was the most important signal of Pak-Turkey strategic relations. The two sides deliberated in detail on all the aspects of bilateral ties in the Joint Working Committee as well as during the HLSCC meeting. He said the signing of 13 MoUs and documents was the most important indicator of the close relationship between the two countries. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recalled the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Turkey and said the two sides had agreed to take the bilateral trade to the level of US $ 5 billion by 2023. The Strategic Economic Frame and the Action Plan provided a road-map to what the two countries should do for economic partnership, he added. President Erdogan said Turkey was ready to support Pakistan in the areas of transport, energy, tourism, healthcare, education and law enforcement, which would help boost its socio-economic development. He expressed his confidence that Prime Minister Imran Khan would not spare any effort to improve the business environment in his country. Assuring all-out support to Pakistan, he said, “Turkey stands next to Pakistan like yesterday and will do so in future as well.” President Erdogan said the message of solidarity and condolences sent by the Pakistani leadership as well as their support after the recent earthquake in Elazig province of eastern Turkey was an example of the connection and affection between the two brotherly nations. He described the handing of Fethullah Gulen’s schools in Pakistan over to Turkey as another symbol of solidarity. The Turkish president termed Pak-Turkey cooperation in defence the “most dynamic” area of bilateral cooperation. President Erdogan said Turkey was ready to contribute in good relations between the two brotherly nations of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He said Turkey was disturbed to see the situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) deteriorating due to unilateral (Indian) actions. Turkey was in favour of finding a peaceful solution of the issue through dialogue between Pakistan and India in line with the United Nations resolutions as well as the expectations of the people of Kashmir, he added. He also appreciated Pakistan’s contribution and role in the fight against terrorism as well as for peace and stability in the region. President Erdogan thanked the government and the people of Pakistan for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation, and said he wished and prayed that the MoUs signed today would bring good results. Prime Minister Imran Khan said the people of Pakistan were very happy on the visit of President Erdogan and especially liked his address to the joint session of parliament. “If President Erdogan participates in Pakistani elections, he would clean-sweep the polls,” he remarked. The prime minister thanked the Turkish leader for raising his voice for around eight million Kashmiri people, who had been under siege for over six months with leaders and teenagers put behind the bars in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, an area where people had to exercise their right of self-determination in accordance with the UN resolutions. He hoped that the signing of Strategic Economic Framework as well as the MoUs by Pakistan and Turkey would herald a new era of trade and economic cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The prime minister thanked Turkey for supporting Pakistan on the issues of Kashmir and FATF (Financial Action Task Force), and said the two brotherly nations backed each other at international fora.

PM woos Turkish investors assuring all-out facilitation

Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday wooed the Turkish business community to explore trade and investment opportunities in Pakistan’s multiple sectors, assuring his business-friendly government’s all-out support in their ventures. Addressing the Pakistan Turkey Business and Investment Forum held here during the ongoing visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister said his government could do anything to improve trade relations with Turkey. The event was also attended by the Turkish president, Advisor to the PM on Commerce Abdul Razzak Dawood, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan, federal cabinet members and top businessmen from both the countries. He said Pakistan would like Turkish investment in the tourism sector to learn the best experiences for implementing in the country supported by a well-developed infrastructure, which it was lacking. He said Pakistan had been enlisted among the top tourist destinations by a United States magazine. The prime minister said Turkey could also extend cooperation in information technology, mining and agriculture sectors. Pakistan had huge mining potential with most of it being untapped, while Turkey had vast experience in the sector. He assured the Turkish investors that his government, the most business friendly one in Pakistan’s history, would be extending full facilitation to them. Moreover, Pakistan had also jumped by 28 points in the World Bank’s index of ease of doing business. Constantly, the government was trying, for ease of the businessmen, to reduce the regulations which came their way. The prime minister said he looked forward the interaction between the Turkish and Pakistani business communities. He desired the business community to take the lead as the political leadership was much closer than the business community of the two countries so far and urged the businessmen to take benefit of closer political relationship. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his address, thanked the government and the people of Pakistan for great hospitality, saying he regarded Pakistan as his second home. He expressed the hope that the interaction between the two business communities would help further strengthen the bilateral relations and open up new avenues of investment. He said despite increase in investment, both the countries lagged behind to tap their true potential and called for enhancing the bilateral trade to $ 5 billion by taking necessary steps. The two sides had to take measures towards common objectives and with having industries which complimented each other they should focus on those areas, he added. He said Turkey had increased its investment in Pakistan and wanted the Pakistani companies to invest in that country in diverse areas. President Erdogan said Turkey not only supported the international investment but also offered its Turkish citizenship and Pakistani brothers should also take benefit of it. He also presented an economic outlook of Turkey which had reduced its public debt by 30 percent, provided new employment to 900,000 people in tourism and attracted US $ 22 billion in investment. With a strong banking sector, flourishing aviation industry and increasing exports, Turkey was continuing to achieve economic progress despite various hurdles, he added. President Erdogan said with Pakistan taking important steps in facilitating business environment under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the areas of defence, transportation, housing, health care was becoming deeper.

President Alvi, Erdogan offer Friday prayers at Aiwan-e-Sadr

President Dr Arif Alvi and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered Friday prayers at the mosque in the premises of Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Dr. Arif Alvi and Turkish President H.E Recep Tayyip Erdogan offering dua after Jumma Prayer at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on February 14, 2020. The two leaders prayed for the solidarity of their countries and for the unity of Muslim community. Earlier this morning, President Erdogan addressed the joint sitting of the parliament. President Dr. Arif Alvi and Turkish President H.E Recep Tayyip Erdogan offering Jumma Prayer at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on February 14, 2020. The Turkish President arrived in Islamabad on Thursday on a two-day official visit.

Turkey, Pakistan are one soul in two bodies: Ministers said

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Ministers Friday hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visit to Pakistan and said that Pakistan and Turkey were tied in strong religious, cultural and historic bonds. Pakistan has great regard and respect for the Turkish president as a prominent Muslim leader, said PTI ministers while talking to PTV news outside Parliament. “Both countries are like one soul in two bodies”, ministers added. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said we take pride in our exemplary historic brotherly relations with Turkey, adding, Pakistan and Turkey both were enjoying historical, religious and cultural ties He said efforts are being made to take this relationship to newer heights under the strong sincere leadership of prime minister Imran Khan . “We Pakistanis welcome our heartiest most dearest guest, elder brother and President Of Turkey”, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said. Honorable President of Turkey Pakistan is just like your second Home and we respect you as much as we love and respect our own Prime Minister Imran Khan, he added. He said it is a historical occasion today where Pakistan can learn from the abilities of Turkey government and its great achievements , adding, Turkey is our part and parcel of our soul. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Faisal Javed said Pakistan has proud for Present Recep Tayyip Erdogan who raised the voice for Kashmiris besides for raising the issue of IOK in the UN General Assembly.

Kashmir’s solution lay in just, peaceful solution, not oppression: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, stressing a ‘peaceful and just solution’ to the Kashmir dispute, said Turkey would continue to extend unflinching support to the stance of Kashmiri brethren at all fora. “Turkey believes that the Kashmir issue can not be resolved through oppressive means, but on the basis of principles of justice and peace,” the Turkish president said in his address to the joint session of Parliament. This was the fourth time Tayyip Erdogan addressed the Parliament of Pakistan – earlier twice as Turkey’s premier and once as president. Prime Minister Imran Khan, cabinet members, parliamentarians from treasury and opposition benches, services chiefs and ambassadors attended the session. The 24-minute speech of Tayyip Erdogan, who arrived here Thursday on a two-day official visit, focused on Pakistan and Turkey’s joint road-map of development and prosperity, Turkey’s support for Kashmir cause and need for unity among Islamic countries to fight common challenges including poverty and Islamophobia. President Erdogan mentioned that Turkey openly defended the just struggle of Kashmiris at the 74th session of United Nations General Assembly in New York and during all meetings of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). He said India’s unilateral step on changing the status of Jammu and Kashmir had further aggravated the problems faced by Kashmiris. “Curbing the freedom rights of Kashmiris and putting them under siege, will be in no one’s interest,” he said, adding only peaceful negotiations could pave the way towards solution acceptable to all stakeholders. Erdogan stressed that apart from their mutual rifts, it was religious duty of all Islamic countries to stand for the oppressed Muslims anywhere in the world, may it be in Palestine, Cyprus or Kashmir. President Erdogan said Pakistan was heading in the right direction in its journey towards development and mentioned that the tough road to prosperity required determination, faith and struggle as main ingredients. He expressed the confidence that in an environment of cooperation among legislature, judiciary and armed forces, Pakistan would soon reap fruits of economic stability as immense foreign investment poured in during recent months. Erdogan said he had arrived along with a high-powered delegation to participate in the sixth meeting of Pak-Turk High Level Strategic Cooperation Council with heavy agenda on strengthening business relations and other areas. He said a road-map would be devised based on strategic economic framework, outlining trade, investment infrastructure and tourism. “The 210 million people of Pakistan and 8.3 million Turkish people will stand shoulder-by-shoulder in achieving their common goal of strong bilateral economic ties,” he added. He recalled that implementation on the previous agreements, reached upon during visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Turkey, was in full progress. Turkish President Erdogan paid tribute to Pakistan in successfully overcoming a long fight against terrorism. Erdogan said he was well-aware of the difficulties faced by Pakistan in dealing with aftermath of regional conflicts as Turkey itself braved for 35 years, the terrorist and separatist activities of extremist outfits including Daesh, Kurdish PKK and Fetullah Gulen’s FETO. He thanked Pakistan’s for allowing to take over FETO-linked schools in Pakistan by Turkey’s Maarif Foundation and also for supporting the ‘Operation Peace Spring’ military operation conducted by Turkey in north of Syria. “Contrary to those indulging in mere rhetoric of democracy and human values, Pakistan has always extended a real support to Turkey for which we are extremely grateful,” he said. Erdogan assured Pakistan of continued support on all issues including its stance on Financial Action Task Force (FATF). He lauded Pakistan’s efforts for resumption of peace in Afghanistan with an objective of regional stability. The Turkish President criticized the peace plan, presented by the U.S. President Donald Trump, saying it was meant to illegally occupy the land. He also condemned the Israeli attacks on the Bait-ul-Maqdas. President Erdogan said Pakistan was like a second home for him and termed it a moment of pride to address the country’s Parliament. He said Turkey and Pakistan enjoyed unprecedented closeness in relations, based on love and affinity, rather than of interests. On bilateral ties rooted in history, he recalled that the Muslims of Subcontinent in 1915, now Pakistan, took rallies in Lahore in support of the Turkish armed forces, defending their Fort in Turkey. Erdogan read out the poetic verses of Pakistan’s national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal who paid tribute to the courageous Turk nation and then concluded his speech on excerpts of the Pakistan’s national anthem. Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser termed Erdogan a true friend of Pakistan for his undeterred support for the country at international fora. He said the visit of Turkish President took place at a time when the world faced the challenges of Islamophobia. He paid tribute to President Erdogan on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan for extending firm support to the Kashmir cause. Earlier on arrival of President Erdogan in the House, a noticeable jam-packed Parliament gave him a standing ovation and thumped desks as a welcome gesture. National anthems of two countries were also played on the occasion.

Pak-Turkey relations deeply entrenched in common Islamic heritage, values: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said that Pak-Turkey relations are deeply entrenched in common Islamic heritage and values. During a meeting with Dr. Serdar Cam, Deputy Tourism Minister of Turkey, she said this relationship is not confined between the two states but reflective of an unfathomable bond between the people of two countries. “We are proud the way Turkey has advocated the Kashmir cause as innocent Kashmiris deserve attention of the International community particularly, the Muslim Ummah”, she said. The SAPM said that signing of two protocols on cooperation between PTV and PBC with their Turkish counterpart, TRT, will further reinforce ties between the two countries in the fields of media, information and culture. The cooperation will enable both sides to exchange TV/ Radio programmes and help reinforce narratives to promote the cause of Muslim Ummah. Dr Firdous also stressed the need to fortify cooperation in the area of film and cinema. She said that hosting the 6th High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) Session will prove to be another milestone in our bilateral relations which span over seven decades. “I am also pleased to see a memorandum on tourism cooperation being inked today as this subject is close to the heart of Prime Minister Imran Khan”, she said. Referring to the address of President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, she said it was encouraging to note that he highlighted the importance to boost ties in the area of investment and economy. She said that media can be an affective tool to promote cooperation in all sectors. The SAPM said that development of Pakistan tourism sector is our key priority and formal collaboration in this sector would afford us an opportunity to learn from Turkish experiences and best practices. Dr Serdar Cam said that the Turkish delegates are happy to be here in our second home, Pakistan. He said that all departments and organizations are ready to extend cooperation to their Pakistani counterparts in the field of tourism. There is lot of scope for promotion of tourism in Pakistan, he said. “I wish and desire more and more Turkish people to visit Pakistan as tourists”, Deputy Minister for Tourism said. He said Pakistan and Turkey enjoy a unique history of solidarity and cooperation in areas mutually beneficial for the people of both countries. Dr Serdar Cam also extended an invitation to the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting to visit Turkey. The meeting was also attended by Akbar Durrani (TI), Secretary Information, Amir Manzoor, Managing Director, PTVC, Ms. Samina Waqar, Director General, PBC and Saeed Javed, DG External Publicity Wing, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Pakistan,Turkey enjoy unique bonds of brotherhood,friendship: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said Pakistan and Turkey enjoyed unique bonds of brotherhood and friendship. In a tweet, she said that relations of Pakistan and Turkey were rooted in historic religious and cultural ties. Under the dynamic leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Imran Khan bilateral relations were further increasing. She said that address of Turkish President to the joint sitting of the parliament for the fourth time, was manifestation of historic relations between the two countries. She said that sixth high level Pakistan-Turkish strategic partnership meeting was proof of increasing cooperation between the two brotherly nations. She said Turkey’s unflinching support for Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir has further enhanced the sentiments of love and respect of Pakistani people for the Turkish leadership and masses. She thanked the Turkish leadership for its principled stand on Kashmir issue. She said that Turkish President’s visit would open new avenues of bilateral cooperation in economic, trade and cultural fields.

President Erdogan, Speaker NA discuss bilateral ties

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Friday and Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser had a formal meeting prior to the address to the joint session of the Parliament. Expressing his sentiments, the Speaker said that Pakistan cherished its fraternal relations with Turkey which were intertwined in religious, historic, cultural and brotherly ties. He said that people of Pakistan were thankful to the resolute support of President Erdogan on the issue of Kashmir. Speaker Asad Qaiser further said that bilateral relations had witnessed marked progress due to enhanced cooperation at multilateral spheres. He expressed his optimism that the current visit of President Erdogan will further reinvigorate bilateral relations. The Speaker said that it was indeed an honor for the Parliament to be addressed by the leader of great stature from a brotherly country. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjarani and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri also welcomed the President and expressed their gratitude to him for visiting Pakistan and addressing the Parliament. Earlier, President Erdogan was received by Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser along with Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri on his arrival at Parliament House. The President of Turkey after his address to the Parliament also inscribed his remarks in the visitors’ book, placed in the Hall of Fame at the Parliament House.

Pakistan highly appreciates Turkish support on Kashmir issue: Firdous

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said Pakistan government and the people highly appreciated unflinching Turkish support for Kashmir cause. Talking to media outside Parliament house, she said that Turkish President has helped Prime Minister Imran Khan in highlighting the longstanding Kashmir issue at international forums. She said Ankara has always supported Islamabad in difficult times and it has strengthened Pakistan’s narrative at the international fora including Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and United Nations. She said that playing role of a brother, Turkey always helped in protecting Pakistan’s interests. She said now these decades-old brotherly bilateral relations have been transformed into strategic partnership. She said now the focus was on further expanding economic and trade partnership for the benefit of the generations to come. She said that Turkey would help Pakistan in transfer of technology. She said that arrival of Turkish First Lady Amina Erdogan along with President Erdogan would encourage Pakistani women to come forward and play their role in nation building process. Earlier talking to PTV, she said that Pakistan and Turkey enjoyed time-tested brotherly relations based on shared religious and cultural values. She said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken the initiative of promoting peace in the region and Islamic world and Turkey cooperation in this regard would be effective and meaningful.

Pakistan, Turkey sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in Science, Technology sector

Pakistan and Turkey signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of science and technology in a ceremony held at Prime Minister House on Friday. THE FIRST DELEGATION LEVEL MEETING BETWEEN CAHIT TURHAN, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER OF TURKEY AND FEDERAL MINISTER FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS, SYED ALI HAIDER ZAIDI IN ISLAMABAD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2020. The MoUs were signed between the Turkish Government and the Ministry of Science and Technology during the visit of Turkish President , Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Prime Minister House. According to an official of Ministry of Science and Technology, three MoUs were signed between Turkey and Pakistan in science and technology sector. On the occasion, an MoU was signed between the Halal Accreditation Agency of Turkey and the Pakistan National Accreditation Council for the approval of Halal items and enhancing cooperation in this regard. Another MoU was signed between the Standards Institution of Turkey and the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority, the official informed. An MoU was also signed between Turkish Aerospace Industries and National University of Science and Technology. Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry also attended the ceremony, the official added.

Nation salutes to Turkish President for his stance on Kashmir: Asad Qaisar

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaisar Friday said the entire Pakistani nation saluted the categorical stance taken by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Kashmir issue. Earlier in his welcome address for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the joint session of the Parliament, he paid glowing tributes to the visionary leadership of the Turkish President. “It was an honor for me to introduce in the august house the honorable, historical personality who was not only true, trustworthy friend of Pakistan but also true, intellectual leader of present Islamic world,” he said. He re-called that President of Turkey had also addressed the house in past as well. He expressed confidence that the visit of President Erdogan will open new vistas of cooperation between the two countries. He also shed light on the Indian action in the Indian Occupied Jammu Kashmir and said that India had violated its constitution by revoking the constitutional article to annex Kashmir. He said Pakistan and Turkey were intertwined in bonds of religion, history and culture. He said Pakistan was proud of its exemplary friendship with Turkey.

Pak-Turkey to exchange technology, experience in shipyard operations

Turkish delegation led by Transport and Infrastructure Minister Cahit Turhan and Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi Friday held first delegation level discussion. Speaking on the occasion, Cahit Turhan emphasized on bilateral cooperation in the shipping sector whereby Pakistan can be assisted in shipyard operations by exchanging technology and experience. Pakistani manpower will be given preferential opportunities in Turkish companies. Once agreed upon the details and other necessary protocols, bilateral MOUs will be signed to ensure expeditious implementation. The Turkish side also showed interest in CPEC and expressed their support for infrastructure development of Pakistan. Pakistan and Turkey have a long history of relations whereby both countries have stood by each other through thick and thin. Ali Zaidi was accompanied by Secretary, Maritime Affairs Rizwan Ahmed, Additional Secretary Nadir Mumtaz Waraich and Joint Secretary Kamran Faroq Ansari in the meeting. He disclosed the salient features of Pakistan’s new shipping policy to the guests, which includes tax exemptions for the ships registered in Pakistan and preferential berthing rights. He also invited Turkish companies to establish their industries in Export Processing Zones being established in the port cities of Karachi and Gawadar. Pakistan has a huge potential for development of coastal cities and tourism industry. In the coming couple of years, some projects which have been in the planning will be launched that will altogether revolutionize the maritime sector of Pakistan. The Turkish minister was invited for the Maritime EXPO being planned to be held in Karachi later this year over which he accepted the invitation and agreed to invite the Turkish Companies to participate in the event. Pakistani side in cognizance of the issues faced by our seafarers requested the Turkish side to facilitate them and ease their VISA restrictions. Their employment on Turkish ships was also discussed as Pakistani seafarers have been lauded worldwide for their professionalism.

Emine Erdogan gifts sewing machines to Thalassemia-hit women

Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan on Friday said financially self-reliant women could positively contribute towards national economy besides proving themselves a stable support for their families. TREE PLANTATION IN THE PNCA GARDEN BY TURKISH FIRST LADY, MRS. EMINE ERDOGAN ALONGWITH FIRST LADY OF PAKISTAN, MRS. SAMINA ALVI, MINISTER OF STATE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE, ZARTAJ GUL, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PRODUCTION, ZUBAIDA JALAL, SAPM ON SOCIAL PROTECTION AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION, DR. SANIA NISHTAR AND MD PAKISTAN BAIT-UL-MAL, AON ABBAS BUPPI IN ISLAMABAD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2020. Addressing at a ceremony to distribute sewing machines among women suffering from Thalassemia, the Turkish first lady said the disease had a negative impact on entire families who needed continuous moral support. TURKISH FIRST LADY, MRS. EMINE ERDOGAN ALONGWITH FIRST LADY OF PAKISTAN, MRS. SAMINA ALVI, MINISTER OF STATE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE, ZARTAJ GUL, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PRODUCTION, ZUBAIDA JALAL, SAPM ON SOCIAL PROTECTION AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION, DR. SANIA NISHTAR AND MD PAKISTAN BAIT-UL-MAL, AON ABBAS BUPPI OFFERING DUA AFTER TREE PLANTATION IN THE PNCA, ISLAMABAD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2020. Emine Erdogan said the friendly relationship between Pakistan and Turkey would further strengthen for the benefit of their peoples. First Lady of Pakistan, Mrs. Samina Alvi and First Lady of Turkey, Mrs. Emine Erdogan giving away automatic sewing machines to the families of Thallasemia patients and Trainees of Women Empowerment Centers in Islamabad on February 14, 2020. She expressed concern that number of Thalassemia patients in Pakistan was increasing day-by-day and said Turkey would provide assistance to Pakistan in domain of social welfare. First Lady of Pakistan, Mrs. Samina Alvi, and First Lady of Turkey, Mrs. Emine Erdogan, in a group photo during the distribution ceremony of automatic sewing machines to the families of Thallasemia patients and Trainees of Women Empowerment Centers in Islamabad on February 14, 2020. She stressed importance of medical tests of Thalassemia before marriage to reduce chances of fatal disease. Emine Erdogan said gift of sewing machines for Thalassemia-hit women would make them financially self-reliant. First Lady of Turkey, Mrs. Emine Erdogan, addressing the distribution ceremony of automatic sewing machines to the families of Thallasemia patients and Trainees of Women Empowerment Centers in Islamabad on February 14, 2020. First Lady Samina Arif Alvi said the government was determined to make women the useful segment of society as without their participation, the concept of national development was irrelevant. She mentioned that Pakistan Bait ul Mal was taking steps for emancipation of women in line with the vision of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. She said protection of women’s rights was top priority of the government. She expressed gratitude to Turkish first lady for giving away sewing machines to the women suffering from Thalassemia. Later, Samina Alvi presented a traditional shawl to Emine Erdogan. PM’s Special Assistant on Social Welfare Dr Sania Nishtar, Chairman Pakistan Bait ul Mal Aun Abbas Bappi and senior officials were present. —APP Read the full article

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💪👏👏 The Secretary-General of @unitednations @antonioguterres has announced the appointment of Nigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi as his Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of United Nations-Energy. https://www.channelstv.com/2019/10/29/nigerias-damilola-ogunbiyi-gets-top-un-appointment/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B4PLn79BU1W/?igshid=6j0i1cphhc7j

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newsvillepost · 4 years

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US Names Nigerian DFC Advisory Council Part

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Directorate has selected Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi as an individual from the agency's debut Development Advisory Council (DAC). Ogunbiyi and other council individuals will exhort the DFC on approaches to expand development sway, an announcement acquired from the US government said. The DAC was built up by the Better Use of Speculations Prompting Development (Assemble) Demonstration of 2018, which made DFC and individuals are delegated by DFC's President in consultation with the agency's chief development officer and with the endorsement of its board. Ogunbiyi fills in as Chief Executive Officer and Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy. Preceding her arrangement to these jobs by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, she held different initiative situations in associations concentrated on expanding energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa and was the Overseeing Chief/President of Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency (REA) before joining the UN. "I am glad to welcome the debut individuals from DFC's Development Advisory Council," said DFC Chief Executive Officer, Adam Boehler. Boehler included, "These people have advocated private segment drove worldwide development and devoted their vocations to helping communities out of luck. "They Read the full article

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mcebisco · 4 years

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Sacked By President Buhari, Now Employed As UN Secretary - General’s Special Representative

Sacked By President Buhari, Now Employed As UN Secretary – General’s Special Representative

A few days after she was sacked by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, the former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Damilola Ogunbiyi, has assumed duties at the United Nations (UN) as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All, Co-Chair of UN Energy, and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All.

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orsng · 4 years

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Meet The Nigerian Woman Appointed As Special Representative By The UN (Photo)

Damilola Ogunbiyi

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Damilola Ogunbiyi of Nigeria as his Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of United Nations-Energy.

The Secretary-General also welcomes the announcement by the Administrative Board of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) that Ms. Ogunbiyi has been appointed Chief…

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premimtimes · 4 years

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Another Nigerian given top UN appointment

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appointed another Nigerian to a top position in the UN body.

Mr Guterres on Tuesday announced the appointment of Damilola Ogunbiyi as his Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of United Nations-Energy.

Another Nigerian, Amina Mohammed, currently serves as the Deputy secretary-General of the UN.

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courtneytincher · 5 years

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U.N. Climate Summit Makes Real Progress While Trump Lives in Fantasy

Carlo Allegri/ReutersUNITED NATIONS—Donald Trump, the reality TV president, is living in a fantasy.At the United Nations on Monday, leaders from numerous countries, global corporations, and nonprofits came together for the Climate Action Summit, committing to real steps to fight global warming: new targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions, billions of dollars to implement green technologies, and numerous public-private partnerships.Trump popped into the summit for a few minutes, glowered in the back, and then gave a speech in an adjacent conference room about fake solutions to a nonexistent problem: America’s persecution of Christians.On the positive side, much was actually accomplished at the climate summit.Fifteen countries pledged to be carbon-neutral by 2050: an ambitious goal, but one that is eminently achievable given current technologies for renewable energy, zero-emissions transportation, and sustainable agriculture.Contradicting the myth that only liberal globalists care about global warming, India’s ethno-nationalist prime minister, Narendra Modi, committed $50 billion dollars to moving his country away from coal and other fossil fuels. Interestingly, Modi presented his proposals in his own, values-centered terms, saying that “what is needed today is a comprehensive approach which covers education, values, and everything from lifestyle to developmental philosophy.”Greta Thunberg Calls Out World Leaders at United Nations: ‘You Are Failing Us’And numerous new collaborations were announced. To take one example, India and Sweden announced that they will co-lead a private-public “leadership group for industry transition” together with the World Economic Forum and other participants. Dominic Waughray, WEF’s managing director, said that the group will focus on “key sectors of economy: steel, cement, chemicals, aviation, trucking, shipping – backbone areas of economy.”As part of that effort, the board chair of steel giant ThyssenKrupp committed the company to carbon neutrality by 2050—a massive change that, if followed by the rest of the steel sector, could make an enormous dent in world CO2 emissions. (Steel is extremely coal-intensive, and ThyssenKrupp pledged to shift to hydrogen.)Those steps still won't be enough to avoid some of the most disastrous effects of global warming, but they do represent a new level of collaboration and commitment. Basically, everybody is working with everybody, with the exception of the United States, Russia, and Brazil, who sat out the summit and who are actively making global warming worse, going backward on dirty fuels, deforestation, and climate denial.And yet, even the U.S. wasn’t totally absent. Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, now the UN Secretary General’s “Special Envoy for Climate Action,” pointed out that the U.S. states already committed to net-zero emissions by 2050 would form the world’s fourth largest economy. While Trump glowered, Bloomberg gloated that of 530 U.S. coal plants open in 2011, 289 had closed.The contrast between the science-based, evidence-based, reason-based reality of the climate action summit and Trump’s own ignorance couldn’t have been more obvious. Trump chose to spend his time trying to upstage the climate summit by addressing a separate UN gathering on religious persecution. That, of course, is a very real issue, but Trump focused on the non-existent persecution of Christians in America (non-existent unless you count not being able to discriminate against other people “persecution”), and praised himself for having “obliterated” a policy banning churches from engaging in electoral politics.As if the separation of church and state is religious persecution.Ironically, Trump’s absurd rhetoric is perhaps most offensive to Christians themselves. Christians are being persecuted around the world: terrorist massacres in Sri Lanka, the ethnic cleaning of Christians from the Middle East (where their numbers are down from 20 percent of the population a century ago to 4 percent today), continued violence in Egypt, anti-Christian hate speech from government figures in Turkey and Algeria.But no, the real victims are bakers who won’t sell a wedding cake to gays.Meanwhile, while Trump was busy fighting a non-existent problem, literally the rest of the world (except Trump pals Vladimir Putin and Jair Bolsonaro, of course) was focused on a real one.As part of the climate summit, the UN released a new scientific report entitled United in Science. Its key findings read like a litany of terrifying facts:“The average global temperature for 2015–2019 is on track to be the warmest of any equivalent period on record.”“The amount of ice lost annually from the Antarctic ice sheet increased at least six-fold between 1979 and 2017.”“Carbon dioxide emissions grew 2% and reached a record high of 37 billion tons of CO2in 2018. There is still no sign of a peak in global emissions.”“Global emissions are not estimated to peak by 2030, let alone by 2020,” as the Paris Climate Accords had demanded.The last time the Earth had this much CO2 in it “was about 3-5 million years ago, when global mean surface temperatures were 2-3°C warmer than today [and] ice sheets in Greenland and West Antarctica melted.”And of course, “consolidated evidence reinforces human influence as the dominant cause of changes to the Earth system, in a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene.”All of these facts are based on measurement, observation, and evidence. They are reported and analyzed by scientific experts who have no vested interest in the results (unlike climate denial pseudo-science which is invariably paid for by the fossil fuel industry).And yet, when it comes to American politics, facts are no match for the persecution fantasies of Christian fundamentalists and the greed of the Republican Party’s fossil fuel industry donors.As the young activist Greta Thunberg put it, in an astonishing, prophetic speech that has dominated coverage of the summit, “for more than thirty years, the science has been crystal clear. How dare you continue to look away?”Or as her fellow youth activist Paloma Costa put it, “how many children will it take for adults to listen to scientists?”We still don’t know.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.

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