Pakistan, Türkiye eye major agri-tech push to deepen economic partnership

• PM Shehbaz seeks stronger brotherly ties with Türkiye with focus on agriculture, livestock cooperation
• Underscores joint role envisioned in global food value chain during meeting with Turkish agri-tech delegation
• Says Pakistan eyes modern farming through global innovation, highlighting Türkiye’s advanced technologies

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its exemplary brotherly relations with Türkiye and significantly expand bilateral economic cooperation, with a special focus on agriculture and livestock — two sectors seen as central to Pakistan’s economic revival and food security.

The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with a four-member delegation of Türkiye’s Agricultural Technologies Cluster (TUME), led by its Board Chairman Abdulkadir Karagöz, according to a news release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with delegation of Turkish Agricultural Technologies Cluster TUME. pic.twitter.com/GYc1q0AbEB

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) February 12, 2026

Welcoming the Turkish delegation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan attached great importance to its historic and time-tested relations with Türkiye and was keen to transform these ties into a robust economic partnership. He highlighted that vast untapped opportunities existed for expanding collaboration in agriculture and livestock, particularly through the adoption of modern technologies and innovation.

The prime minister noted that the government was fully committed to modernising Pakistan’s agriculture sector in line with global developments, drawing inspiration from Türkiye’s successful experience in agricultural commodities and livestock production.

“Allah Almighty has blessed Pakistan with abundant resources in the agriculture sector. We are striving to fully harness this potential through the use of modern technology and comprehensive planning,” the prime minister said, underscoring the need for technology-driven growth to boost productivity, ensure food security and enhance exports.

وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف سے ترکیہ کی زرعی ٹیکنالوجیز کلسٹر (TUME) کے بورڈ چیئرمین عبدالقادر قاراگوز (Abdulkadir Karagöz) کی سربراہی میں 4 رکنی وفد کی ملاقات

ملاقات کے دوران TUME کے بورڈ چیئرمین عبدالقادر قاراگوز نے اپنے فرم میں پیداوار بڑھانے کیلئے جدید ٹیکنالوجی کے استعمال پر… pic.twitter.com/vGgLF2EmMW

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) February 12, 2026

He stressed that closer bilateral cooperation in modern agricultural technologies and expertise could enable both Pakistan and Türkiye to play a meaningful role in the global food value chain, while also benefiting farmers and agribusinesses in both countries.

During the meeting, TUME Board Chairman Abdulkadir Karagöz briefed the prime minister on the use of advanced technologies employed by his organisation to enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency. He expressed keen interest in expanding cooperation with Pakistan in the agriculture and livestock sectors, describing Pakistan as a country with immense potential.

Karagöz said the brotherly leadership and strong political understanding between Pakistan and Türkiye served as a guiding force for deepening ties and promoting closer collaboration between the business communities of the two countries.

The meeting was attended by Ambassador of Türkiye to Pakistan Dr Irfan Neziroglu, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Adviser to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, Adviser Haroon Akhtar, along with senior government officials.