ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Azerbaijan Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, has emphasized the need to further strengthen the deep historical, cultural, and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. He stated that new initiatives and projects must be undertaken to promote trade cooperation between the two countries.
He expressed these views during a meeting with the Secretary General of the UBG, Zafar Bakhtawari, at his office. Also present at the meeting were Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, a member of the UBG Central Core Committee, and Waqar Zafar Bakhtawari, an Executive Member of FPCCI.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on enhancing trade between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Khazar Farhadov revealed that the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, is scheduled to visit Azerbaijan next month, a visit expected to play a vital role in strengthening bilateral relations.
He expressed his desire for prominent Pakistani business personalities to be part of this visit so that opportunities for mutual trade and investment could be explored. The ambassador shared that the Azerbaijani government is interested in investing $2 billion in Pakistan and is evaluating various projects in this regard.
He further stated that Pakistan is an important partner, and such investments would prove mutually beneficial for both nations. Ambassador Khazar Farhadov highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between the two countries and expressed his wish to expand trade relations further. He stressed the urgent need for immediate steps to increase the trade volume and strengthen economic relations.
Zafar Bakhtawari noted that Azerbaijan and Turkey are among Pakistan’s great allies. He emphasized the need for these three countries to take further steps to enhance trade and economic ties. He stated that these three nations are like one family and should work on joint ventures to deliver the benefits of trade cooperation to their people.
Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari announced that he would visit Azerbaijan in February and meet with business personalities there to take steps toward promoting mutual trade.
