ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (Alliance News): Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, energy, air connectivity, and cultural exchange during a high-level meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence Industry, Vugar Mustafayev, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
President Zardari welcomed the Azerbaijani delegation and emphasized the historic ties between the two countries.
He highlighted the potential for increased tourism, trade, and people-to-people links to strengthen regional economic cooperation.
The President expressed optimism about the operationalization of direct flights between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, which has already contributed to a 25% rise in Pakistani visitors to Azerbaijan, with over 72,000 arrivals in 2024.
Minister Mustafayev underscored Azerbaijan’s eagerness to enhance bilateral collaboration in energy, business, and cultural sectors. He expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s unwavering political support and emphasized the strong bond shared by the two nations, which have stood by each other during difficult times.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of good wishes, as Minister Mustafayev conveyed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s hopes for Pakistan’s peace and prosperity.
