Sharif will co-chair the 5th Session of the Pakistan- Turkey High Level Strategic Cooperation Council with Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim in Ankara on February 23, the Foreign office said today.
The council was established in 2009 as a framework for consultations at the highest political level between the two sides.
At the conclusion of the session, a Joint Declaration will be issued. The two sides are also expected to sign a number of agreements/MoUs on the occasion.
He will hold wide-ranging consultations with the Turkish leadership on bilateral, regional and international issues.
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The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, consisting of ministers and senior officials.
Sharif will also visit the Turkish Parliament to reaffirm Pakistan's unequivocal support and solidarity against the failed coup attempt in Turkey on July 15, 2016. The parliament was bombed on that night by rebels.
He will also pay homage to all those who laid down their lives in defence of the Turkish democracy.
"These fraternal ties are nurtured by common faith, shared history, and cultural and linguistic affinities. The two nations have an abiding tradition of standing by each other and mutually supporting their respective national causes -- including Kashmir and Cyprus," it said.
Bilateral ties between Pakistan and Turkey have witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years, ranging from enhanced economic ties to deepening defence collaboration to growing educational and cultural links, it said.
Both sides are working to give powerful thrust to bilateral trade, investments, and commercial cooperation as part of the efforts to build a robust economic partnership.
This year also marks the 70th year of Pakistan-Turkey diplomatic relations. The two countries envisage special commemorative events throughout the year to celebrate this milestone in a befitting manner.