Azerbaijan’s FM, Jeyhun Bayramov, arrived in Islamabad for a two-day visit to meet with Pakistan’s leadership. During the trip, he will hold discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The visit follows an earlier agreement between the two countries on LNG importation.
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov on Wednesday arrived here on a two-day official visit for talks with Pakistan’s leadership.
At the Islamabad International Airport, he was warmly received by Additional Foreign Secretary (Afghanistan and West Asia) Ahmed Naseem Warraich, Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X account.
During his visit, FM Azerbaijan will call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and hold extensive discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Earlier, during the tenure of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government, the two sides signed an agreement for import of at least one LNG cargo per month. The agreement was signed between Pakistan LNG Limited and Azeri Company SOCAR.
However, Pakistan imported only a few LNG cargoes from Azerbaijan and could not continue to take supplies on a regular basis. Separately, Pakistan has been importing LNG from Qatar for many years under a long-term contract.
Islamabad has struggled to procure spot cargoes of LNG after global prices spiked last year following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaving it to face widespread power outages.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister recently visited Islamabad to engage in talks aimed at enhancing the strong ties that exist between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. These discussions, which included meetings with Pakistan’s top leadership, focused on a wide range of bilateral issues, such as trade, defense collaboration, and cultural exchanges. The visit underscored the commitment of both nations to furthering mutual cooperation in various strategic areas. Pakistan and Azerbaijan’s historical and cultural bonds were reaffirmed during the visit, demonstrating the enduring nature of their relationship. The positive outcomes of these meetings are expected to contribute significantly to the deepening of the long-standing friendship between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, paving the way for future collaborative endeavors in the years ahead.
Source: ARY NEWS
Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov visits Islamabad for discussions with Pakistan’s leaders. The visit aims to strengthen ties and address energy cooperation, particularly regarding LNG imports. The two countries previously signed an agreement for LNG import, but Pakistan faced challenges in maintaining regular supplies. Additionally, Azerbaijan Airlines launched its Baku-Karachi route. Pakistan has been importing LNG from Qatar under a long-term contract and faced difficulties in procuring spot cargoes due to global price fluctuations following geopolitical events.
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