Islamabad: March 4, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired review meeting with cabinet ministers on recent visit to Azerbaijan, directed early implementation of signed MoUs and agreements.
Prime Minister directed Ministry of Commerce to present comprehensive action plan to increase current trade volume between Pakistan and Azerbaijan to $2 billion.
The Prime Minister has formed a committee under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar regarding the announcement of $2 billion investment in Pakistan by the President of Azerbaijan.
The committee will ensure preparations for agreements in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm commitment to boost trade turnover, strengthen defence ties
The Prime Minister has directed to complete all preparations on priority basis before the Azeri President’s expected visit to Pakistan next month.
The Prime Minister has directed the posting of trade officers in all countries, including Azerbaijan, where there is a vast potential for trade with Pakistan.
He said the government is taking steps on a priority basis to fully exploit the vast potential for trade and investment between Pakistan and the Central Asian states.
The meeting was informed that during the Prime Minister’s visit, 13 MoUs and agreements were signed between Pakistan and Azerbaijan to promote bilateral cooperation.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Jam Kamal Khan, Abdul Aleem Khan, Dr. Mosaddiq Malik, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi and relevant senior officials.
