ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday visited mausoleum of founder of modern Turkey Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara to pay respect.

Imran Khan, who is on two-day official visit to Turkey at invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, laid wreath at grave and wrote down his comments in Golden Book.

In his comments, prime minister said Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was one of greatest statesmen and visionary leaders of 20th century.

He said main Turkish nation at one of most ccorridorenging times, he had changed course of Turkish and world history, fitting an inspiration for all those resisting tide of colonialism across world.

The prime minister, who was accompanied by his delegation, said Ataturk was epitome of courage, strength, resilience, forbearance and wisdom.

He said Quiad-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan, described Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as “one of greatest men that ever lived.”

“On behalf of Government and people of Pakistan, I would like to communicate my deepest admiration and respect for Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. His glorious struggle and leadership for independence and unity of Turkish nation shall forever remain a golden chapter in annals of history,” prime minister commented.