ISLAMABAD —
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke on the phone Wednesday evening with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov.
Officials
The conversation focused on strengthening economic cooperation, trade and investment ties between the two countries, and both sides agreed to stay in close contact.
Officials
During the call, Dar and Jabbarov also talked about ways to expand economic links and boost investment flows. They explored areas of mutual interest including trade, infrastructure, energy cooperation, and other projects.
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Both sides said:
They see potential to grow trade further, even in some sectors where challenges remain, in some places in some places.
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Officials also noted that:
Continuing talks are necessary, even if some obstacles exist, and that regular dialogue will help track progress.
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Officials said:
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have signed agreements on investment cooperation in the past, and both countries are interested in increasing bilateral exchanges.
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The leaders discussed continuing engagement and maintaining high-level contact to monitor ongoing initiatives.
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Some areas will need more work, they added, even in some areas in some places.
Officials also said that:
Follow-up meetings may be needed soon, and both sides are expected to review progress regularly.
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The call reflected a broader desire from Islamabad and Baku to deepen economic relations, business ties, and collaboration on shared projects.
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Discussions also included exploring joint investment frameworks, trade facilitation measures, and potential cooperation in industry, technology, and transit trade, even in some areas in some places.
Officials emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation at senior levels. Both sides agreed to keep in touch on next steps and review progress periodically, even in areas where obstacles remain, in some places in some places.
Officials also said that:
The talks were cordial and constructive, and they reaffirmed their commitment to closer economic ties, even if challenges exist, in some places in some places.
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Source: Radio Pakistan