Pakistan Keen to Develop Trade Corridors With Central Asian States via China, States Federal Minister Aleem Khan During Meeting With New Azerbaijani Ambassador Irfan Davudov
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan has announced that Pakistan’s interest in developing strong trade and transit links with Central Asian countries via China for enhancing regional integration remains strong.
At the formal meeting of the Federal Minister at ministerial level with the newly appointed Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Irfan Davudov, the Federal Minister stated that the government has been deeply concerned about the current violence and chaos in the country. Minister Aleem Khan welcomed the new envoy and congratulated him for undertaking this diplomatic mission and wished him good luck on his assignment to Pakistan.
Key Highlights of Federal Minister Aleem Khan’s Meeting With Azerbaijani Ambassador
Emphasis on Regional Connectivity: Aleem Khan said there is a need to focus on infrastructure development as a strong transportation and communication network is essential to strengthen regional connectivity and open trade routes to Central Asia through China.
Enhancing Bilateral Relations, Economic Cooperation and New Opportunities for Mutual Trade and Investment: The focus of discussions was on the enhancement of bilateral relations, strengthening of economic cooperation and the avenues for new initiatives between Pakistan and Azerbaijan to promote mutual trade and investment.
During his recent visit to Azerbaijan, Minister Aleem Khan shared warm memories and restated Pakistan’s commitment to expand the cooperation at different levels in various fields. Ambassador Irfan Davudov shared these thoughts and assured the group that they would lay the groundwork for continued bilateral talks and develop on the foundations of a successful diplomatic partnership established by his predecessor, Ambassador Khazar Farhadov.