Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called for further strengthening Pakistan-Azerbaijan cooperation in trade, investment, energy and security domains.
PM emphasized the significance of boosting ties between Islamabad and Baku in various fields in a meeting with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in the capital city. He expressed gratitude for the consistent support as both sides reiterated their commitment to continue this support on international platforms.
Prime Minister also felicitated Jeyhun Bayramov on Baku being selected as the host city for COP29 in November. He assured Azerbaijan of Pakistan’s full cooperation for the success of the event.
Recalling his positive interactions with President Aliyev during his visit to Baku last year, Shehbaz Sharif extended a warm invitation to the Azeri President to visit Pakistan later this year.
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov thanked Prime Minister for the meeting and conveyed warm greetings from the Azeri leadership. He also highlighted the fruitful discussions held between the two Foreign Ministers earlier in the day, expressing Azerbaijan’s strong desire to strengthen its ties with Pakistan.
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov’s visit to Pakistan was at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan share warm and cordial relations, and two countries historically supported each other on various regional and international issues. Diplomatic relations were established on June 9, 1992, shortly after Azerbaijan gained independence from the Soviet Union.
Both sides have also inked several agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, including trade, defense, energy, and culture. The country also supported Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and its stance on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, while Azerbaijan has consistently supported Pakistan on the Kashmir issue.
Economic ties between the two sides are steadily growing, with a focus on increasing trade and investment. Pakistan has also expressed interest in participating in Azerbaijan’s energy projects, particularly in the oil and gas sector.
Cultural exchanges between Pakistan and Azerbaijan have strengthened their people-to-people ties. Both countries have expressed a desire to further enhance cooperation in areas such as education, tourism, and cultural exchanges.
Overall, the relationship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan is based on shared interests and mutual cooperation, and both countries continue to work towards deepening their ties in various fields.
