POLITICAL RELATIONS
IRAN
1. Pakistan, Iran enjoying close ties: Aziz
Islamabad, Monday, 20 October 2014
Pakistan’s Advisor to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz stated that Pakistan and Iran are enjoying close relations and hoped for improvement in border mechanism.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Business Recorder, Karachi

2. Foreign ministry engaged with Iran for early implementation of IP gas project: Senate told
Islamabad, Tuesday, 21 October 2014
State Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Jam Kamal Khan told the Senate that Foreign Ministry was engaged with Iran and international partners in exploring ways for an early implementation of Pak-Iran gas pipeline project.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Business Recorder, Karachi

3. Pakistan, Iran to Increase Cooperation on IP Gas Pipeline
Islamabad, Monday, 27 October 2014
A Pakistani delegation headed by Oil Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived in Tehran to present new proposals on the IP gas pipeline. Both the foreign ministers emphasized on increasing the trade transaction volume and strengthening cooperation between their trade and interior ministries.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: The Nation, Lahore

4. Pakistan and Iran agreed for effective border control
Islamabad, Monday, 27 October 2014
Pakistan and Iran agreed to ensure effective border controls through enhanced communications and coordination during the Pakistan-Iran bilateral political consultations. The Pakistani side was led by Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry and Iran was represented by its Deputy Foreign Minister Ibrahim Rahimpour.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: The Express Tribune, Karachi; The Nation, Lahore

5. Sartaj Aziz met Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
Beijing, Friday, 31 October 2014
Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz met with the Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process conference and discussed bilateral issues.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: The News International, Karachi

TURKEY
6. Pak-Turkish relations will remain robust as these are deep-rooted: Turkish Defence Minister
Islamabad, Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Turkish Defence Minister Ismet Yilmaz said that relation between Pakistan and Turkey could not be affected by changes in government of both countries.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

7. Turkish PM for serious efforts to promote commercial ties with Pakistan
Islamabad, Friday, 17 October 2014
In a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan led by Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan, the Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that serious efforts are needed to further promote the bilateral economic and commercial relations.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Business Recorder, Karachi; Daly Times, Lahore

UAE
8. Durrani felicitated President, PM of UAE on hosting Islamic Economic Forum
Islamabad, Thursday, 30 October 2014
Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE Asif Durrani felicitated the President and Prime Minister of the UAE for hosting the Islamic Economic Forum.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad

ECONOMIC RELATIONS
IRAN
9. Pakistan, Iran agreed to hold JEC soon to consolidate cooperation
Islamabad, Monday, 13 October 2014
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met with the Finance Minister of Iran Ali Tayyebnia on the sidelines of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington during which both agreed to hold Joint Economic Commission in Islamabad to consolidate the bilateral cooperation with particular focus on development of gas pipeline and electricity.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Pakistan Today, Lahore

TURKEY
10. Delegation of Turkish group Campak met Shahbaz Sharif
Lahore, Friday, 17 October 2014
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met a delegation of prominent Turkish group Campak and discussed matters regarding cooperation in transport and solid waste management.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Daly Times, Lahore

DEFENCE RELATIONS
TURKEY
11. First round of Pak-Turkey High Level Military Dialogue Group meeting held
Islamabad, Tuesday, 21 October 2014
A 15-member high level Turkish defence delegation headed by General Yasar Guler, Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff, attended the first round of the 10th meeting of Pak-Turkey High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG). After a meeting with Defence Secretary, a high level meeting took place between Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and General Guler.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Business Recorder, Karachi

12. Pak-Turkey Military Group discussed defence matters
Islamabad, Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Working groups of 10th Pakistan Turkey High Level Military Dialogue Group discussed matters of training and defence equipment. The working group was headed by Major General Farrukh Bashir from Pakistan side and Major General Oguz Serhad Habiboglou, Head of Defence Industry Working Group from Turkish side.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Business Recorder, Karachi

13. Turkey, Pakistan signed minutes on Defence collaboration
Rawalpindi, Thursday, 23 October 2014
The 10th Round of High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG) meeting between Pakistan and Turkey concluded. Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Alam Khattak, Secretary Defence was leading the Pakistani delegation and Turkish delegation was headed by General Yasar Guler, Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff.
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, Islamabad; See Also: Daily Messenger, Karachi

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