Comparative Study of Local Government with Reference to Pakistan and Turkey Relationship

Abstract

This article is about long lasting Pakistan and Turkey relationship. The bond between Pakistan and Turkey is considered to be long before than the independence of the state and the history reveals that Muslims of subcontinent always had a soft corner in their hearts filled with compassions regarding Sultan of Turkey. This sentiment of belonging prevailed in the Muslims even after the downfall of Sultan and emergence as an independent state.

The article for the sake of understanding has been classified as a timeline that depicts the details of the relationship between the two nations under the governance of different political parties and leaders. This article includes the major and noteworthy events, ceremonies and treaties specially designed to cement the ties of Pakistan and Turkey.

Since the independence Turkey has made special efforts to maintain a positive atmosphere between the two states. This resulted in Baghdad Pact (which later changed to Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) and the Regional Co-operation for Development (RCD) (which later changed its name into the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). The two states have initially worked together in the defense domain and signed different treaties that would promote peace and security not only in their respective regions but also to support world peace. These treaties were also aimed to show good will with the western countries and to gain their trust in war against terrorism. Turkey has also played as a negotiator and facilitator when Pakistan was at cold war with Afghanistan and India. Both Pakistan and Turkey has always support each other in the issues like Kashmir dispute and Cyprus Issue.

During the mid-1980s, the communication between the two nations got weakened when RCD lost its enthusiasm. There came a phase when Turkey and Pakistan bond got distressed primarily because of the support of Pakistani government to Taliban. The cold war remained intact when the mutually signed treaties lost its zest and failed to perform up to the expectations, until the Musharraf era.

Musharraf due to his keen interest and intense appreciation in the leadership of modern turkey made special efforts to revitalize the broken links between Pakistan and Turkey. It is right to be said that he became very successful in rejuvenating the connection. Due to his supreme respect for Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, President Musharraf started the consensual high-level official visits. President Musharraf also honored to make the first ever address to the Turkish parliament as a Pakistani leader.

Currently in 2015, Pakistan and Turkey with the much stronger ties than ever before, is planning for economic advancement by availing the trade opportunities along with the redefined defense strategies.