ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, focusing on investment, trade, and regional stability.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Lachin, where both leaders reviewed the full spectrum of relations, expressing satisfaction over the growing collaboration in political, economic, defense, and cultural sectors.
Sharif thanked Azerbaijan for its steadfast support during Pakistan’s recent confrontation with India, acknowledging the public expressions of solidarity from the Azerbaijani leadership and people. The Azerbaijani side agreed to exchange delegations to accelerate investment progress, with high-level talks planned soon.
The meeting took place ahead of the trilateral summit between Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye, scheduled for Azerbaijan’s Independence Day. Sharif extended warm felicitations to Azerbaijan, emphasizing the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations.
Both sides underscored the importance of regional stability, mutual prosperity, and coordinated efforts on key international issues, pledging to deepen Pakistan-Azerbaijan ties for long-term economic collaboration.
