Pakistan and Azerbaijan have expressed a strong desire to further deepen cooperation across the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.

This came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Monday which was followed by delegation level talks between the two countries.

Both sides expressed their agreement on further enhancing bilateral trade and investment with a view to explore joint investment projects in the areas of energy, infrastructure and connectivity.

The two leaders reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the two countries and expressed satisfaction on the joint efforts to further strengthen the close and fraternal ties.

The Prime Minister noted with deep appreciation President Ilham Aliyev’s announcement of two billion dollars Azerbaijan’s investment in Pakistan during his July 2024 visit to Pakistan and discussed potential projects that are ready for investment. President Ilham Aliyev expressed his willingness to visit Pakistan in April to formalize these agreements.

Shehbaz Sharif lauded Azerbaijan’s continued principled stance on the Jammu and Kashmir issue and support for the right of self-determination of the Kashmiri people as enshrined in the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s unequivocal support to Azerbaijan on Karabakh and noted with satisfaction that under the bold leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has liberated Karabakh, which has always been the rightful territory of Azerbaijan and endorsed by several UNSC Resolutions and international law.