The Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar met with Turkey's Presidential Head of Communications, Professor Fahrettin Altun,
Pakistan and Turkey Strengthen Media Cooperation
Media and Cultural Collaboration Takes Center Stage
The Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar met with Turkey's Presidential Head of Communications, Professor Fahrettin Altun, in Istanbul to discuss various avenues for enhancing collaboration between the two nations.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in the media sector, promoting public diplomacy, combating Islamophobia and misinformation, exchanging media delegations, and developing joint productions. A significant agreement was reached on the joint broadcasting of PTV and Turkey's state-run TV "TRT," including showcasing popular Turkish dramas such as *Ertugrul Ghazi* in Pakistan.
To streamline collaboration, both parties decided to form a working group between Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Turkey's Directorate of Communications, with focal persons to be nominated from each side.
Highlighting the historical and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkey, the Federal Minister emphasized the vast potential for media cooperation to foster deeper public relations. Discussions also touched on joint projects in the entertainment and tourism sectors, aiming to enhance cultural exchanges and make the younger generation aware of the strong historical bonds between the two nations.
Professor Fahrettin Altun expressed his keen interest in the development of media in Pakistan, noting the immense popularity of Turkish dramas like *Ertugrul Ghazi* in Pakistan and the admiration for Pakistani artists and musicians in Turkey. He also acknowledged that collaborative media efforts would play a vital role in combating Islamophobia and misinformation globally.
The Federal Minister extended an invitation for Professor Altun to visit Pakistan, further cementing the cooperative ties between the two countries. Both sides recognized the importance of Turkish media coverage of Kashmir and pledged continued support in highlighting the issue on international platforms.
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