KARACHI: A delegation of Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) led by Mr. Muhammad Nadeem Sharif Chairman TAAP visited the Consulate General of Republic of Turkiye at Karachi to meet and welcome H.E. Mr. Cemal SANGU as Consul General of Turkiye and discuss matters related to travel trade relationship between Pakistan & Turkiye. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Muhammad Hanif Dossani, Vice Chairman South Zone, Mr. Fazal Mahmood, Mr. Muhammad Raza, Mr. Iqbal Sakrani & Mr. Naveed Zameer, whereas H.E. Uzay OZTURK, Vice Consul, Excellency Eyyup YILDIRIM and Mr. Gurhan SOZEN, the General Manager Turkish Airline at Karachi.
While giving welcome note, TAAP chairman introduced TAAP team, and stated that Pakistan & brotherly Country Republic of Turkiye have strong historical relations in religion, cultural, trade & commerce, foreign policy and tourism. There is a great potential to increase the tourism between both the countries.
TAAP members present also participated and exchanged views with the Consul General. The TAAP team apprised H.E the Consul General about the high fares on GDS of Turkish Airline. Visa facilitation for groups travel of Pakistani tourists to Turkiye in particular & for Tourists were also discussed. H.E. the Consul General assured TAAP members about his support for initiatives to improve tourism between the two countries.
The Honorable General Manager Turkish Airline appreciated Pakistani travel Partners for supporting Turkish Airline and in playing important role to connect travelers of Pakistan with Turkiye destinations. TAAP informed that Turkish Airline has a code sharing agreement with Pakistan national carrier PIA. He also informed that higher fares issue will be sorted out within two to three weeks time. TAAP team assured their support to Turkish Airlines remittance issue & have taken up the matter with the Finance Minister and FPCCI & KCCI as well.
While concluding the meeting TAAP Chairman invited His Excellency to visit TAAP office, he agreed and seek some time as they are at the moment are busy in providing relief work for the Pakistani flood affected people.
TAAP Chairman presented memento to H.E. the Consul General, & thank him for gracing the occasion.
