Pakistan has expressed concerns over sanctions on brotherly country Turkey by United States of America (USA).
In a statement issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Pakistan has expressed its concerns on the imposition of sanctions on Turkey by the United States. Pakistan remains opposed to imposition of unilateral coercive measures against any country in principle.
“Pakistan acknowledges and appreciates Turkey’s invaluable role towards regional and international peace and stability. The people and the Government of Pakistan reiterate their strong support for the Government and the people of Turkey in their quest for national security, peace and prosperity, and as always, will continue to stand by them towards the achievement of these shared goals,” read the official press-release.
The statement also stressed upon the fact that issues must be solved via dialogue, diplomacy and mutual understanding.
The development comes as US had imposed sanctions on Turkey, which is a key NATO ally. The sanctions have been imposed on Turkey’s Defence Industry Directorate (SSB), its chief Ismail Demir, and three other employees.
These sanctions are a result of Turkey’s procurement of Russian made S-400 missile defence system.
It is to be noted that United States had already dropped Turkey out of its F-35 fighter jet programme citing ‘security concerns’ that Russian defence equipment might compromise its own tech.
