Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent a congratulatory message to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people on the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.
In his message, Sharif conveyed his warmest congratulations to Erdoğan, the government of Türkiye and the Turkish people. He said Türkiye's deep-rooted history, rich heritage and remarkable progress reflected the resilience, courage and steadfast spirit of its people.
Emphasis on Pakistan-Türkiye relations
The Pakistani prime minister said relations between the two countries represented a unique bond of brotherhood based on shared history, mutual trust and strong solidarity.

Sharif noted that the scope and substance of friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye were expanding with each passing day, adding that shared values and goals were strengthening the bond across borders and generations.
Sharif said they were celebrating this important day with the people of Türkiye and expressed his belief that Pakistan and Türkiye would continue working together to strengthen peace and stability in the region and beyond. He concluded his message by expressing hope that the Pakistan-Türkiye brotherhood would grow even stronger with each passing day.
Republic Day
Republic Day is celebrated in Türkiye every year on October 29 to commemorate the anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923.