ISLAMABAD, August 13, 2025 (APP) — President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to further strengthen its brotherly ties with Azerbaijan, built on mutual trust, shared values, and common aspirations.
He made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, according to a Presidency press release.
President Zardari described Azerbaijan as a key partner, emphasizing the need to expand cooperation, particularly in trade, economy, and regional connectivity. He stressed that enhanced trade links, investment partnerships, and improved connectivity would benefit both nations and contribute to shared prosperity.
The president congratulated Azerbaijan on its historic peace agreement with Armenia, conveying felicitations to President Ilham Aliyev and the Azerbaijani people. He expressed confidence that the agreement would usher in lasting peace, stability, and progress in the region.
Highlighting the operationalization of direct air links between the two countries, President Zardari noted that the step had opened new avenues for trade, tourism, and people-to-people contacts.
He also thanked Azerbaijan for its steadfast support for the just cause of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, particularly as a valued member of the OIC Contact Group.
