ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov called on the Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The federal minister welcomed the dignitary and stated that Pakistan views Azerbaijan as an important Country due to its strategic location, immense resources, progressive outlook and fast-growing economy.
The minister highlighted the importance of bilateral brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan which are based on historical, cultural and religious commonalities.
The defence minister expressed the desire to enhance defence relations which have immense potential to grow to the benefit of both Countries.
Khawaja Asif impressed upon the need of continued interaction between higher military and defence level leadership of the two Countries.
Separately, talking to the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye Mehmet Pacaci in another meeting, Khawaja Asif expressed that Pakistan and Türkiye have excellent bilateral relations based on common faith, culture, values, civilization and historical linkages.”
Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral relations have been institutionalized under the forum of High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence relations under High Level Military Dialogue Meetings.
During the meeting, both sides showed satisfaction on areas of common interest including security, counter terrorism and developing situation in the region.
