Response from Shehbaz Sharif, who met with Erdoğan, to Guterres: We are brothers

Response from Shehbaz Sharif, who met with Erdoğan, to Guterres: We are brothers

11.11.2026 14:00

At the COP31 Leaders Summit held in Antalya, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Witnessing the meeting of the two leaders, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, "It is great to see you together," to which Sharif responded, "We are brothers."

The COP31 Leaders Summit, hosted by Türkiye in Antalya, is also witnessing cordial dialogues among world leaders. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who came to Antalya to attend the summit. During the welcome, a notable conversation took place between UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif.

GUTERRES: IT IS WONDERFUL TO SEE YOU TOGETHER

As President Erdoğan and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif came together, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the two leaders and said, "It is wonderful to see you together." Sharif's response to Guterres's words once again demonstrated the close relations between Türkiye and Pakistan.

SHAHBAZ SHARIF: WE ARE BROTHERS

Responding to Guterres's words, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said, "We are brothers." Sharif's remarks were regarded as an emphasis on the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Türkiye and Pakistan.

While the close relations between the two countries continue in many areas, from the defense industry to trade and diplomatic cooperation, the brief dialogue in Antalya also became one of the notable moments of the summit.

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