The Economic Dimension in Turkish-Pakistani Relations 2002-2022

Abstract

The idea of the research is focused on the study of Turkish-Pakistani relations 2002-2020 in the economic field and aims to clarify the level of development of these relations in this field under the AKP government. The importance of the research lies in shedding light on the details of economic relations between the two countries, particularly in areas such as trade, mutual investment, and industrial cooperation. The research consists of a preface addressing the roots of economic and trade relations between Turkey and Pakistan until 2002, as well as two main axes: the first deals with trade relations while the second includes economic cooperation and investment. In addition, the research is concluded with stating the key findings of the study. One of the most important results of the research is that, despite all the circumstances and challenges faced by the two countries during the aforementioned period, they were able to significantly develop mutual trade and economic relations and foster bilateral cooperation to serve common strategic interests.