During the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaged in a pleasant exchange of words, showcasing the essence of mango diplomacy.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif journeyed to Turkiye to join the global leaders in celebrating President Erdogan’s inauguration. Accompanied by his spouse, they both expressed admiration for Pakistani mangoes.
A video circulating on social media captures the conversation between PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan, and the first lady as they discuss the recent presidential election and exchange greetings.
Also read: PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets World Leaders in Türkiye
During their interaction, Shehbaz presented a gift to the president-elect and his wife as a gesture of appreciation. Adding a touch of humor, the prime minister jokingly mentioned that he brought mangoes from Pakistan as a gift, with half reserved for the president-elect and the other half for the first lady.
President Erdogan reciprocated, acknowledging the sweetness and delicacy of Pakistani mangoes.
The prime minister conveyed his congratulations to the president on his re-election, expressing the immense joy felt by the Pakistani nation.
The PM Office stated that Shehbaz also extended his gratitude to President Erdogan for the invitation to attend the ceremony and share in their jubilation.
During the event, the prime minister offered his best wishes to the president-elect, receiving heartfelt appreciation from Erdogan and his spouse for his presence and participation.
Published in PakWeb, June 4th, 2023.
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