Pakistan, Azerbaijan to deepen economic ties

Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Samir Sharifov, met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at his office, as stated in a press release on Tuesday. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries. Minister Jam Kamal Khan highlighted the Pakistani government’s dedication to forging robust economic relationships with other nations. He underscored the significant strides made over the past three months in enhancing diplomatic and economic ties, achieving notable developments. “Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with Azerbaijan. We must continue to advance our cooperation in various sectors, including tourism, transport, energy security, and defence, though this requires additional efforts,” said Khan, according to the statement. He also stressed the need for an early conclusion of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and Bilateral Transit Trade Agreement (BTTA).