The HLCC at the Prime Ministerial level between Pakistan and Turkey was established during the visit of Prime Minister Erdogan to Pakistan in October 2009. The first session of HLCC was held in December 2010 in Ankara while the second session of the Council took place in May 2012 in Islamabad.
The HLCC is mandated to oversee and steer the unique partnership and intensify co-operation between the two countries. Key Cabinet Ministers including senior officials will accompany the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister's meetings with the Turkish leadership and his interaction with the Turkish businessmen would be an excellent opportunity to reinforce Pakistan's strong desire for forging a comprehensive strategic partnership with Turkey, aimed especially at bringing a qualitative and quantitative change in bilateral economic and trade relations.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will also exchange views with the Turkish leadership on regional and global issues particularly the developments in the Middle East.
Several Memorandum of Understandings and agreements covering a wide range of areas such as security, finance, housing, education, culture, science and technology and trade are expected to be signed during the visit. The Prime Minister will also address a Business Forum in Istanbul, which will be attended by a large number of Turkish investors and entrepreneurs.