[6] Pakistan's close and historical ties to Ankara has made it reluctant and resistant to recognizing the controversial Armenian genocide.

[9] Turkey was among a few countries that quickly recognized Pakistan after its creation and supported its successful bid to become a member of the United Nations.

[11] Similar ideas were expressed by the former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf, who grew up in Turkey and had received extensive military training there.

[10][18] Turkey and Pakistan agreed on a strategic economic framework and an action plan, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said Friday.

Speaking at Turkey-Pakistan Business Forum held in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, Pekcan said high level council with the attendance of two countries' leaders addressed trade and economic cooperation.

"We will utilize the sources of Turk Eximbank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to finance those projects," Pekcan highlighted.

The forum was organized by Turkey's Foreign Economic Relations Board and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

[13][20] Pakistani exports include rice, sesame seeds, leather, textiles, fabrics, sports goods, and medical equipment.

Turkey exports to Pakistan include wheat, chickpeas, lentils, diesel, chemicals, transport vehicles, machinery and energy products.

[24] The regions comprising both Pakistan and Turkey have been mutually influenced by contiguous Iranic, Hellenistic, Arab and Turco-Mongol cultures at various points in history.

[27][28] Pakistan was also influenced by Greek culture and civilization in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's conquest of the Indus Valley, which later led to the development of the Indo-Greek Kingdoms and Greco-Buddhism.

Food is also similar to some extent such as Kebab, Pilaf and Halva although the spice content in Pakistan is different due to South Asian influence.

Both the majority of Turkey's and Pakistan's population practice the Hanafi school of Sunni Islam, although Pakistani historian Umair Khan argues that Hannafi Islam was official government policy in Kemal Pasha's nation building process, as opposed to Jinnah's nation building policies where he wanted to minimize the role of religion in Pakistani state politics.

The Declaration emphasizes the importance of historical and cultural ties, strengthening parliamentary dialogue and cooperation, establishment of peace, stability and development in these regions and et cetera.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently expressed that Turkey stands with Pakistan on Kashmir issue,[45] bringing opposition from India.

[45] Turkey launched a trilateral summit process between the two states and Afghanistan in February 2007, following a visit by then Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül to Islamabad, as the backbone of its diversified foreign policy in Southeast Asia and Pakistani deputy Humair Hayat Khan Rokhri confirmed that according to Gül "we are all brothers who need to support each other", in order to, "bring security and stability to the region".

[46] A 1 April 2009, meeting between Pakistani and Afghan leaders, conducted as part of the trilateral Ankara cooperation process, saw the three countries pledged to increase coordination between their political, military and intelligence ties in the fight against militancy and terrorism.

Chairman of the Turkish–Pakistani Friendship Association Burhan Kayatürk has stated that "It is the first time that the military and intelligence chiefs of Afghanistan and Pakistan have attended the trilateral summit, which is a reflection of the deeper commitment to work together".

Turkish Parliamentary Deputy Kayatürk has called on neighboring countries, including India, to make similar commitments as "It is in their interests to see a stable Pakistan; otherwise violence will spill over into their territory".

Pakistan Navy Commander Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi and Erdogan cut the first metal plate of the first of the four MILGEM Ada class corvette during a ceremony held on 29 September 2019.

The two are already collaborating on drone production, while Turkish and Pakistani troops held joint counter-terror exercises with Uzbek forces in Uzbekistan in April 2019.

He sent 100 tons of relief goods, including food, medicine, and winterized tents and established an air bridge for transporting additional aid.

He also called for a nationwide support campaign and made an appeal to the business community, religious scholars, and philanthropic organizations to contribute to the relief efforts.

[76] Social media claims have been made that plenty of Afghans live illegally in Turkey on fake Pakistani passports and commit crimes there, including harassing women and girls.

[77] Separate incidents of Pakistani tourists taking inappropriate videos of local Turkish women and girls have also caused social media outrage.