Letter to Pakistani Ambassador to United Nations / Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)
His Excellence Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations
Pakistan Mission to The United Nations.
8 East, 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
April 10, 2025
Dear Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,
I extend to you my warmest congratulations on your appointment as the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United Nations. Sir, My name is Ibrahim Kurtulus , I am a Turkish American Community Activist. Ambassador, Your elevation to this distinguished post is a testament to your unwavering dedication, diplomatic acumen, and tireless service to your nation on the international stage. The Republic of Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan share a bond that transcends the boundaries of geography and politics. It is a brotherhood rooted in history, fortified by shared values, and deepened by unwavering mutual respect. From the final days of the Ottoman Empire to the present era of the Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish nation has never forgotten the heartfelt solidarity shown by our Pakistani brothers and sisters.
Indeed, this history is not merely preserved in books it is passed from generation to generation. My own daughters, aged 13 and 10, have already come to understand the depth of Pakistan’s support for Türkiye. Just as 90 million citizens of Türkiye remember with gratitude the sacrifices and moral support extended by your great nation during our most trying times, our children will continue to educate theirs on this sacred bond of friendship and brotherhood.
Today, we continue to witness this unwavering spirit of solidarity not only in the context of Türkiye but also in the principled stance your country has taken towards the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). While others have chosen the path of silence and isolation, Pakistan has demonstrated moral clarity and brotherhood. The Turkish people recognize and deeply appreciate this courageous and just approach. Just as Pakistan has stood by Türkiye and the TRNC, we in Türkiye stand in resolute solidarity with our Kashmiri brothers and sisters, and with the noble people of Pakistan. The issue of Jammu and Kashmir remains close to the hearts of the Turkish people. We know too well that any attack direct or indirect on the sovereignty or dignity of Pakistan is felt by the Turkish people as an affront to their own.
Your Excellency, as you embark upon your important mission at the United Nations, may your tenure be marked by success, wisdom, and strengthened cooperation between our brotherly nations. Türkiye looks forward to continuing our close collaboration on matters of mutual concern, from promoting global peace to defending the just causes of our nations and peoples.
Once again, I offer you my heartfelt congratulations and look forward, Inshallah, to the honor of meeting you in the near future.
With profound respect and warm regards,
Respectfully,
Ibrahim Kurtulus
Community Activist
New York, Staten Island
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