TASHKENT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held a significant meeting with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, during the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress in bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the areas of trade, defence, and energy.
Prime Minister Kakar welcomed the positive development of direct flight operations by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to Pakistan, recognizing it as a significant step in enhancing people-to-people exchanges and fostering two-way business and tourism.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Meets President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
The Two Leaders:
– Reviewed the progress in bilateral relations especially in the domain of trade, defense and energy.– Discussed common challenges including Islamophobia… pic.twitter.com/PIqpt2D4fP
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) November 9, 2023
During their discussions, Prime Minister Kakar and President Aliyev addressed various common challenges, including issues related to Islamophobia and climate change. They highlighted the crucial role of the ECO in promoting regional cooperation and collective prosperity. The leaders also engaged in conversations about global and regional developments.
Among the matters discussed were the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the ongoing human rights abuses in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJ&K). Prime Minister Kakar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, particularly in the context of the Karabagh issue.
The meeting between Prime Minister Kakar and President Aliyev reflects the shared commitment to strengthening the bonds between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, and it underscores the importance of regional cooperation in addressing common challenges and pursuing collective prosperity.
