BAKU, OCT 7 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Qasim Moinuddin, has said that Azerbaijan is a sincere, close, and reliable friend of Pakistan. He noted that there are immense opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, tourism, energy, construction, and technology, which must be fully utilized.
He expressed these views while hosting a dinner in honor of a delegation from the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry at his residence.
The delegation included Chamber President Waqar Bakhtawari, Chairman Zafar Bakhtawari, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries Muhammad Owais Satti, President of the Talagang Chamber of Commerce Malik Shabbir Awan, former President of the Gilgit-Baltistan Chamber of Commerce Nasir Hussain Raki, and ICCI Executive Members Malik Mohsin Khalid, Rohail Anwar Butt, Malik Abdul Aziz, Umer Khayyam, Shamaila Siddiqui, Abid Bakhtawari, Haris Bakhtawari, Asad Aziz, Yousuf Rajput, Fatima Hassan, along with other prominent business personalities.
On the occasion, detailed discussions were held on strengthening trade relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, exploring investment opportunities, and enhancing bilateral cooperation in various economic sectors.
Ambassador Qasim Moinuddin warmly welcomed the Pakistani delegation and emphasized the need to expand cooperation between the two countries in the pharmaceutical and IT sectors. He said that Pakistani entrepreneurs are always welcomed in Azerbaijan and expressed hope that bilateral economic relations would reach new heights.
Speaking on the occasion, Chamber President Waqar Bakhtawari said the delegation was visiting Baku to participate in the Halal Business Forum and was also using this opportunity to explore investment and business prospects in Azerbaijan.
Chairman Zafar Bakhtawari stated that such visits and exchange of delegations not only promote trade relations but also strengthen people-to-people ties, cultural links, and mutual trust. He suggested that the chambers of commerce of both countries should take practical steps to establish a permanent framework for mutual cooperation.
