Defence Minister Anwar Ali Hyder has said Pakistan intends to increase cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of defence production.

Talking to the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov who called-on him in Rawalpindi on Thursday, Anwar Ali Hyder said Pakistan views Azerbaijan as an important country due to its strategic location, immense resources and fast growing economy.

Anwar Ali Hyder said bilateral brotherly relations between the two countries are based on historical, cultural and religious commonalities.