Pakistan and Azerbaijan have vowed to enhance cooperation in business, banking, IT, tourism, energy, sports, health, transport and other sectors.

This resolve was expressed at a meeting between Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema and Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Islamabad today.

Both the sides held discussion regarding matters of mutual interest and agreed to hold Joint Working Group meetings to expedite progress in diverse sectors.

Acknowledging the longstanding fraternal relations between the two countries, the Federal Minister emphasized that while trade and cooperation between the two nations have progressed steadily, there remains a need to further strengthen people-to-people contacts.

Ahad Cheema reiterated the importance of robust economic relations between the two countries.

He underscored that through the Joint Commission mechanism, both nations are collaborating across various sectors including Trade and Investment, Defence Industry, Agriculture, Energy, Health, Transport, Banking, Tourism, Sports, Culture, and IT.

Furthermore, the Minister informed that the Ministry of Economic Affairs is diligently monitoring the implementation of decisions taken during the 7th Session of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Commission.

He also expressed eagerness to host the next session of the Joint Commission in Pakistan at the earliest convenience.

The Ambassador concurred on the need for prompt convening of the Joint Commission this year in Pakistan.

He also highlighted the significance of the resumption of direct flights between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, which will undoubtedly bolster trade and tourism.