BAKU: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations. Upon his arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome from senior Azerbaijani officials, including First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub Abdulla oglu Eyyubov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yalchin Rafiyev, and the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif Khazar Farkhadov. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Qasim Mohiuddin, was also present along with other dignitaries.
Key Agendas of the Visit Shehbaz Sharif
During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to hold high-level meetings with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and other top officials. The discussions will focus on:
✅ Strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
✅ Expanding trade and investment opportunities.
✅ Enhancing collaboration in the energy sector.
✅ Joint efforts to combat climate change.
✅ Deepening defense cooperation.
✅ Promoting cultural exchanges between the two nations.
MoUs and Agreements Expected Shehbaz Sharif
Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements are expected to be signed during the visit. These agreements will further solidify the partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, opening new avenues for cooperation in various sectors.
Pakistan-Azerbaijan Business Forum Shehbaz Sharif
As part of the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also attend and address the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Business Forum on Monday. This forum will bring together business leaders from both countries to explore potential joint ventures, trade, and investment opportunities. The emphasis will be on business-to-business (B2B) collaboration to boost economic ties.
Pakistan-Azerbaijan Relations: A Strong Bond
Pakistan and Azerbaijan share a long-standing relationship based on brotherhood, shared values, and common aspirations. This visit reflects the commitment of both nations to deepen their bilateral ties, enhance economic cooperation, and foster regional collaboration.
High-Level Ministerial Delegation
Accompanying the Prime Minister on this important visit is a high-level ministerial delegation, including:
➡️ Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar.
➡️ Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan.
➡️ Minister for Investment & Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan.
➡️ Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain.
➡️ Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar.
➡️ Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi.
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