President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm resolve to further deepen its brotherly ties with Azerbaijan, built on mutual trust, shared values and common aspirations.
He was talking to the Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov in Islamabad on Wednesday.He said Pakistan views Azerbaijan as a key partner and seeks to expand bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, economy and connectivity.
The President underscored that enhanced trade links, investment partnerships and improved regional connectivity would bring the two countries closer and contribute to shared prosperity.Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the Ambassador on the historic peace agreement with Armenia and asked him to convey his felicitations to President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan.He said the agreement will usher in lasting peace, stability, and prosperity for the region.
The President said Pakistan believes in resolving issues and conflicts through dialogue and peaceful means, based on mutual understanding and respect.
He welcomed the operationalization of direct air links between the two countries, calling it a step that has opened new avenues for trade, tourism and people-to-people contacts.The President 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.
