ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and discussed latest regional developments.
The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and also discussed bilateral issues of mutual interest between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, according to a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan on X.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov @Bayramov_Jeyhun.
They exchanged views on the latest developments in the ongoing regional situation and discussed bilateral matters of mutual… pic.twitter.com/lyFB69PwGK
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 17, 2026
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have significant economic and geopolitical implications for both Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Rising tensions in the region may lead to volatility in global energy markets, potentially increasing oil and gas prices and placing additional economic pressure on energy-importing countries such as Pakistan.
Higher fuel costs could contribute to inflation and strain the country’s already limited foreign exchange reserves.
At the same time, Azerbaijan, as a key energy producer, may face shifts in global demand and changing dynamics in energy supply routes.
The conflict could also disrupt key trade and maritime routes linking the Middle East with South Asia and the Caucasus, affecting regional commerce and economic stability.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have already called for de-escalation in the region as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel continue to escalate.
