Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people of Türkiye on the 104th anniversary of Victory Day and Turkish Armed Forces Day.
In a message posted on X, Zardari described the relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye as “unique and enduring” ties rooted in history, faith and mutual solidarity. Expressing his belief that these close relations would continue to develop, Zardari wished Erdoğan and the people of Türkiye peace, prosperity and success.
The Pakistani president concluded his message with the words, “Long live Türkiye-Pakistan friendship.”
Sharif highlights joint defense agreement
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a post on X that August 30 symbolizes the historic victory achieved under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic, and the laying of the foundations of the modern Republic of Türkiye.
Sharif said relations between Türkiye and Pakistan represent “ties of the heart” built over centuries on faith, history and a shared struggle, adding that the two countries had also strengthened their strategic cooperation.
Sharif said the Mecca joint defense agreement signed by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on August 7 confirmed their strategic cooperation toward the goals of shared security and deterrence.
The Pakistani prime minister wished for Türkiye-Pakistan friendship and brotherhood to flourish for generations to come. He used the Turkish expression “Türkiye-Pakistan kardeşliği yaşasın” in his message.
The significance of Victory Day
Victory Day, celebrated in Türkiye every year on August 30, commemorates the victory achieved in 1922 against the Allied and Greek forces.