The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, called on the President of Turkey, Recep
Tayyip Erdogan in Konya, Turkey on Monday evening.

During the meeting, the CJP highlighted the special love and affection between the people of Pakistan and Turkey.

President Erdogan also expressed his warm sentiments for the people of Pakistan and welcomed CJP to the city of Maulana Rumi.

The CJP later participated in the 'Shab-i-Arus' held in Konya to commemorate the 745thdeath anniversary of the great Sufi saint and philosopher, Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, and witnessed the 'Sema' ceremony as part of the commemorative events.

Yesterday, the CJP held a meeting with the President of the Turkish Constitutional Court, Prof Dr  Zuhtu Arslan in Ankara. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on legal and judicial matters of mutual interest.

Chief Justice Saqib Nisar briefed his Turkish counterpart on the working of the judicial system of Pakistan. He also outlined the initiatives being taken by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in furtherance of the fundamental rights of the people of Pakistan.

He emphasized that promotion and protection of the fundamental rights of the common citizens of Pakistan remained the highest priority for the Supreme Court, as the provision of these rights had a direct impact on the lives of the common citizens.

He said that the Supreme Court was working to ensure that the Executive would take all possible measures to uphold these fundamental rights.

In this regard, the CJP briefed Prof. Dr Arslan regarding his initiatives for water management, population control, provision of health facilities, and ensure justice and rule of law.

Prof. Dr Zuhtu Arslan briefed the CJP on the working of the Turkish judicial system, informing that Turkish Constitutional Court system was one of the oldest in Europe.

Both sides agreed to further strengthen institutional collaborations between the highest Courts of the two countries.

The CJP is currently on an official visit to Turkey at the invitation of the President of the Constitutional Court of Turkey.