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Pakistan Voices Opposition to US Sanctions on Turkey

Ayaz Gul

   ISLAMABAD - Pakistan says it is "deeply concerned" by the imposition of
   "unilateral" sanctions against Turkey by the United States and is
   stressing the need for resolving all issues through dialogue.

   The Trump administration on Monday announced it was slapping sanctions
   on Ankara for its decision to purchase the S-400 air defense missile
   system from Russia.

   The sanctions could undermine Islamabad's defense purchases from Turkey
   under ongoing deals between the two countries.

   "Pakistan remains opposed to imposition of unilateral coercive measures
   against any country in principle," said a Foreign Ministry statement
   issued Wednesday.

   Patrol craft, fleet tanker

   Turkish companies are said to be working to supply patrol craft and a
   fleet tanker for the Pakistan navy and upgrade the South Asian nation's
   French-designed submarines.

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