Federal Minister for Investment Board, Communications, and Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan met with Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov in Baku on Sunday.
The meeting, attended by a delegation of Azerbaijani cabinet ministers, focused on exploring ways to further enhance the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Ali Asadov expressed his country’s commitment to strengthening ties with Pakistan, emphasizing that Azerbaijan has always conveyed love and brotherhood for the Pakistani people.
He noted that the cooperation between the two countries had significantly grown since last year’s engagement.
Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan highlighted the immense potential for cooperation in various areas and stressed the importance of facilitating smoother trade routes and fostering economic growth between the two countries.
In a notable announcement, Abdul Aleem Khan revealed that the Prime Minister of Pakistan will be visiting Azerbaijan and several Central Asian states later this month.
The discussions also touched upon future investment projects, with a particular focus on constructing motorways in Pakistan.
A high-level Azerbaijani delegation will visit Pakistan this month to explore investment opportunities in the country’s infrastructure, specifically improving its motorway network. Both sides agreed to fast-track these initiatives to make practical progress on mutual agreements already in place.
“Today’s meeting was not only fruitful but also memorable and promising for the future of Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations,” said Minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
“We are committed to furthering our cooperation, especially in trade and infrastructure. Our goal is to create tangible results for both countries and strengthen our partnership.”
Minister Abdul Aleem Khan also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Ali Asadov for the warm hospitality extended to the Pakistani delegation.
Prime Minister Asadov reiterated Azerbaijan’s commitment to Pakistan, stating that Azerbaijan values its relationship with Islamabad deeply. “Azerbaijan stands firmly with Pakistan, and we will continue to support each other in all areas of mutual interest,” he added.
Both delegations emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and pledged to take necessary steps to ensure further contacts and cooperation.
