Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was welcomed with a guard of honour at the Zagulba Presidential Palace in Azerbaijan on Monday as he commenced a two-day official visit aimed at bolstering relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Upon his arrival, President Ilham Aliyev received the Pakistani premier with a formal reception by the Azerbaijani armed forces. The national anthems of both nations were played during the ceremony, setting the tone for a productive visit.
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This marks PM Shehbaz’s second visit to Azerbaijan since taking office in March 2024. Accompanying him is a high-level ministerial delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, and Investment and Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
The leaders held a bilateral meeting followed by delegation-level talks, focusing on critical areas such as trade, investment, energy cooperation, defence collaboration, and joint initiatives to address climate change. The discussions aimed to foster deeper ties across a range of sectors and reinforce the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
During the visit, Pakistan and Azerbaijan signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements to promote economic and strategic partnerships. These agreements are expected to boost trade, enhance energy cooperation, and support cultural and diplomatic exchanges between the nations.
PM Shehbaz will also participate in the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Business Forum, where business leaders from both countries will discuss potential joint ventures and investment opportunities, particularly in sectors like energy, manufacturing, and technology.
With shared global and regional interests, the visit is expected to further strengthen the already close ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, while advancing their economic and strategic cooperation for mutual benefit.
