Islamabad (TDI): Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev is scheduled to visit Pakistan this month to further bolster bilateral ties.
During the visit on April 26 or 27, it is expected that MoUs will be inked concerning investments in the M-6 and M-9 motorways, as well as in the petroleum sector, according to media reports.
To finalize these deals, Azerbaijan’s Minister for Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, will arrive in Islamabad on April 8.
The visit is seen as a major step towards enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan share strong diplomatic, economic, and defense relations based on mutual support and cooperation.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992, the two countries have increasingly strengthened their partnership, especially in areas of defense and energy.
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Pakistan has been steadfast in its support for Azerbaijan on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, and Azerbaijan, in turn, has supported Pakistan’s position on Kashmir in international fora.
This mutual support has only further strengthened the strategic alliance that the two countries share, which is evidenced by high-level visits and bilateral agreements.
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Trade relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan have developed over the years, with both sides working to facilitate increased trade relations, investment, and energy cooperation.
The oil and gas reserves of Azerbaijan give Pakistan an opportunity to diversify its energy imports; in turn, Azerbaijan provides a market for Pakistani products in textiles and pharmaceuticals.
They plan together to improve connectivity via regional trade corridors for economic integration.
Cooperation in defense remains a vital pillar of their relations, with regular exchanges in the military, joint training exercises, and collaboration in defense production.
The cultural and people-to-people contacts are increasing through academic programs and tourism initiatives.
