ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema and held a meeting with him.
The minister warmly received the envoy and both discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral relations.
Ahad Cheema acknowledged the longstanding fraternal ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, which have flourished since the independence of Azerbaijan.
He stressed that while trade and cooperation between the two countries have progressed steadily, there remains a need to further strengthen people-to-people contacts.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan Cooperation in Trade and Tourism
The envoy echoed this sentiment and underlined the significance of the resumption of direct flights between the two countries, which will undoubtedly bolster trade and tourism.
Ahad Cheema expressed appreciation for these efforts and reiterated the importance of robust economic ties between the two nations.
He said that through the Joint Commission mechanism, both countries are collaborating across different sectors including Trade and Investment, Agriculture, Energy, Health, Defence Industry, Transport, Banking, Sports, Culture, Tourism, and IT.
Moreover, the minister informed that the Ministry of Economic Affairs was diligently monitoring the implementation of decisions taken during the seventh Session of the Pakistan – Azerbaijan Joint Commission.
He expressed keennes to host the next session of the Joint Commission in Pakistan at the earliest convenience.
The envoy concurred on the need for prompt convening of the Joint Commission this year in Pakistan.
Both sides resolved to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as banking, IT, tourism, energy, business, sports, health, and transport, and agreed to hold Joint Working Group meetings to expedite progress in these areas.
