Turkish President praises Pakistan for its unflinching support towards Palestine

According to details, while talking to Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi who called on him at the presidential palace in Ankara, Erdogan lauded Pakistan for standing firm by innocent Palestinians as Israel continued its bombardment on Gaza Strip.

Discussing bilateral relations, the Turkish President said his country will host the seventh meeting of Pakistan Turkey high level strategic cooperation council.

Speaking on the occasion, FM said that both countries enjoy strong relations and share identical views on a host of issues.

He appreciated the Turkish President's categorical stance on Kashmir and Palestine disputes.

The latest escalation of tensions between Israel and Hamas, which governs Gaza, has now entered its second week. So far 220 Palestinians, including 63 children, have been killed since the and more than 1,500 are wounded.

Israeli police, in its latest act of violence, stormed the compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque, firing rubber-coated steel rounds, stun grenades and tear gas at Palestinian worshippers inside the mosque in the final days of the holy month of Ramadan.