KARACHI, Jan 31: Turkey is prepared to extend cooperation to Pakistan in lining canals, low-cost housing schemes and other projects in private sector. This offer was made by Turkish Consul-General Erdem Mutaf in his meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Arbab Rahim at the Chief Minister’s House on Wednesday. They exchanged views on matters of mutual interests.

On behalf of the deputy prime minister of Turkey, Mr Erdem invited the chief minister to visit Turkey which he accepted.

Referring to the friendly ties with Turkey, the chief minister recalled that Turkey had always sided with Pakistan in its hour of trial.—Staff Reporter

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