ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (DNA): Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, called on Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral trade ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction over the recent warmth in Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations across political, defense, economic, and social spheres. They agreed on the need to further enhance cooperation in trade and investment.
Atif Ikram Sheikh welcomed Azerbaijan’s decision to invest in Pakistan, terming it a positive sign for long-term economic collaboration. “Pakistan is committed to deepening bilateral relations with Azerbaijan in all sectors,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of mutual partnerships under regional frameworks such as the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
He further appreciated Azerbaijan’s active and effective role on the ECO platform, and noted that increased business-to-business (B2B) engagement could play a significant role in boosting trade between the two brotherly nations.
Ambassador Farhadov, for his part, commended Atif Ikram Sheikh for his dynamic role as the President of the ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECO-CCI). He said that the business communities of both countries must take a lead role in expanding trade and commercial partnerships.
The meeting also explored opportunities to enhance bilateral trade volumes and foster direct B2B linkages to facilitate joint ventures and new market access.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to a robust economic partnership and agreed to continue working closely to unlock the full potential of bilateral trade relations.
