Islamabad (TDI): Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, has been honoured with the prestigious Global Ambassador Award 2024 in recognition of his outstanding efforts in strengthening diplomatic, trade, and cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.
The Diplomatic Insight, a global public diplomacy institution in Pakistan, awarded the Ambassador with the 6th Global Ambassador Award for his groundbreaking contributions to bringing the two nations closer together at bilateral, regional, and multilateral forums within a short period of time.
The 6th Global Ambassador Awards Ceremony 2024 took place in Islamabad, with the presence of Ambassadors, diplomatic corps, Parliamentarians, government officials, business leaders, academics, media, and civil society members.
Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Dr. Farhat Asif, Chairperson of the Diplomatic Insight Group, welcomed distinguished guests and underscored the organization’s commitment to promoting global collaboration and diplomacy.
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Khazar Farhadov, a seasoned diplomat with over 20 years of experience, has been a key figure in advancing Azerbaijan’s foreign relations.
As he attended the COP29 Summit in Baku, his award was accepted by Behbud Gadali from the Embassy of Azerbaijan.
Since joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1997, Khazar Farhadov has served in pivotal roles, including postings in Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
Currently, he serves as Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, a position he has held since 2021.
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Ambassador Farhadov’s exemplary service has earned him the “Taraggi” medal, awarded by Azerbaijan’s President, reflecting his dedication to diplomacy.
Under his leadership, Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations have flourished, highlighted by high-level visits and the establishment of direct flights, which have significantly boosted connectivity and trade.
Trade turnover between the two nations has nearly tripled, reflecting growing economic ties.
He has also championed initiatives like business forums and B2B meetings, fostering collaboration between the private and public sectors.
These efforts have resulted in over 50,000 Pakistanis visiting Azerbaijan in 2022 alone.
His work has expanded bilateral cooperation into diverse sectors, including defense, energy, IT, agriculture, and education.
