Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further strengthening the brotherly ties with Azerbaijan, recalling the high-level exchanges between the two countries over the past two and a half years.
The prime minister, talking to Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov, who paid a farewell call on him, expressed confidence that the strong foundation laid during the envoy’s tenure would continue to guide the trajectory of bilateral ties in the years ahead.
The prime minister warmly acknowledged Ambassador Farhadov’s dedicated efforts to strengthen the deep-rooted, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan during his tenure.
He commended the Ambassador’s contributions in expanding bilateral cooperation across political, trade, economic, defence, culture and people-to-people domains, including the launch of direct flights between the two countries.
Conveying his warm regards to President Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister Shehbaz fondly recalled his numerous visits to Azerbaijan over the past two and a half years, as well as the visit of President Aliyev to Pakistan in July 2024. He also wished Ambassador Farhadov continued success in his future assignments.
Ambassador Farhadov thanked the prime minister for the warmth, hospitality, and support extended to him by the Government and people of Pakistan throughout his diplomatic assignment, describing his tenure in Pakistan as a cherished chapter of his diplomatic career.
He reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s continued commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Pakistan. He also presented the prime minister with a book based on his family’s experiences of living in Pakistan.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch also attended the meeting.
Earlier, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin met Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik on Friday to discuss ways to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in the fields of law and justice, trade, regional connectivity and other areas of mutual interest.
Barrister Aqeel Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding friendship and partnership with Kazakhstan.
He said Pakistan highly values its close ties with Kazakhstan and remains committed to enhancing cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Ambassador Kistafin appreciated Pakistan’s continued engagement and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors.
Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and explore new avenues of collaboration to further reinforce the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
