MUMBAI:  Turkey and Pakistan have reinforced their strategic partnership with the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation in media, communication, and public relations. The agreements were signed in Islamabad during the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his delegation for the seventh Turkey-Pakistan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting last week.

Turkish presidency  head of communications Fahrettin Altun and Pakistan minister of information and broadcasting Attaullah Tarar formalised the agreements to deepen collaboration between the two nations in the fields of media, public diplomacy, and broadcasting.

The "memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of media and communication" seeks to advance bilateral efforts in media and communication, fostering the exchange of expertise and best practices. 

The second agreement, the "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Public Relations and Communication," aims to enhance strategic communication and public relations between Turkey and Pakistan.

Under the terms of these agreements, both countries will promote cooperation based on reciprocity and mutual benefit while adhering to their respective national laws and regulations. 

The MoUs outline provisions for information exchange, joint initiatives, and collaboration on projects of shared interest. They also include training programmes, workshops, and leveraging technology to streamline citizen engagement.

Effective immediately, the agreements will remain in force for three years, marking a new chapter in Turkey-Pakistan cooperation in the media and communication sectors.