{"id":84927,"date":"2026-01-25T06:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T06:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/?p=84927"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:42:29","slug":"balochistan-women-lawmakers-lead-parliamentary-diplomacy-drive-in-turkiye-to-deepen-pakistan-turkiye-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/balochistan-women-lawmakers-lead-parliamentary-diplomacy-drive-in-turkiye-to-deepen-pakistan-turkiye-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"Balochistan women lawmakers lead parliamentary diplomacy drive in T\u00fcrkiye to deepen Pakistan\u2013T\u00fcrkiye ties"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation comprising women members of the Balochistan Assembly has concluded an official visit to T\u00fcrkiye, aimed at strengthening parliamentary, diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations between Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye, with a particular focus on projecting Balochistan\u2019s development potential and enhancing youth and women-led cooperation.<\/p>\n

The delegation was led by Farah Azeem Shah, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA), a senior leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and President of the BAP Women Wing. Other members of the delegation included Salma Kakar, MPA (Awami National Party), Hadiya Nawaz, MPA (Pakistan Muslim League\u2013Nawaz), and Kulsoom, MPA (National Party).<\/p>\n

During the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings with T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s senior political leadership and parliamentary representatives, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation in parliamentary engagement, education, youth development, investment and economic connectivity, as well as promoting positive narratives about Pakistan and Balochistan.<\/p>\n

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The Balochistan lawmakers met with leaders of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), led by President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan, where discussions centred on the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye, opportunities for enhanced parliamentary cooperation, and collaboration in regional development initiatives.<\/p>\n

The delegation also met Senator Dr Mustafa Kaya, Vice President of the Saadet Party and a member of the NATO Group of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. During the meeting, Farah Azeem Shah highlighted Balochistan\u2019s strategic location, rich natural resources and untapped development potential. She briefed the Turkish side on ongoing reforms and initiatives, including the Balochistan Sustainable Development Initiative (BSDI), which she said was transforming the province\u2019s socio-economic landscape.<\/p>\n

INVITING TURKISH BUSINESSES AND INSTITUTIONS TO EXPLORE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN BALOCHISTAN, SHE IDENTIFIED KEY SECTORS SUCH AS MINES AND MINERALS, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND YOUTH SKILLS TRAINING AS AREAS OF POTENTIAL COLLABORATION.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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She also requested increased scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students, particularly from Balochistan, in Turkish universities to promote academic exchange and capacity building.<\/p>\n

Turkish leaders warmly welcomed the delegation and praised the role of women parliamentarians in strengthening bilateral ties. They expressed appreciation for what they described as a positive and authentic representation of Balochistan, noting that the province\u2019s cultural heritage is an important asset for Pakistan. The Turkish side also conveyed interest in visiting Balochistan and exploring avenues for deeper engagement.<\/p>\n

During the discussions, both sides agreed to establish a joint think tank and a working group between Pakistan and T\u00fcrkiye to facilitate policy-level cooperation, identify investment opportunities, promote youth exchange programmes and jointly counter misinformation and negative propaganda through coordinated engagement.<\/p>\n

The two sides also agreed to maintain regular contacts and hold further high-level meetings to sustain momentum and deepen bilateral cooperation across political, economic and social sectors.<\/p>\n

Political observers described the visit as a significant step in strengthening Pakistan\u2013T\u00fcrkiye relations, particularly through parliamentary diplomacy and women-led engagement. They noted that the initiative not only underscored the growing role of women leaders in foreign and parliamentary affairs, but also contributed to projecting a positive image of Balochistan at the regional and global levels while advancing opportunities for youth development and international cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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