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 expressed these views during a meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Khazar Farhadov, in Islamabad on Wednesday. The President said Pakistan views Azerbaijan as a key partner and is keen to expand bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, economy, and connectivity. He emphasized that enhanced trade links, investment partnerships, and improved regional connectivity would bring the two countries closer and contribute to shared prosperity. President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the Ambassador on the historic peace agreement with Armenia and requested him to convey his felicitations to President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan. He noted that the agreement would usher in lasting peace, stability, and prosperity for the region. The President reiterated that 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, describing it as a step that has opened new avenues for trade, tourism, and people-to-people contact. President Zardari 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.
President Zardari vows to deepen ties with Azerbaijan
