North-South Corridor to bridge gaps, boost regional prosperity: PM
‘JF-17 fighter jet stands as testament to high-tech mly cooperation between two nations'
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BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated in the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Business Forum in Baku alongside Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, where he emphasized the strengthening of defense cooperation and called the North-South Corridor a "Game changer" for the region.
During his address, PM Shehbaz highlighted Pakistan and Azerbaijan’s commitment to enhancing collaboration in the defense sector, particularly in defense production. He noted that the JF-17 fighter jet stands as a testament to high-tech military cooperation between the two nations.
As part of his visit, PM Shehbaz Sharif visited the Victory Memorial of the Martyrs of the 44-day war in Nagorno-Karabakh, where he laid flowers and paid tribute to the fallen heroes. Earlier, the premier received a guard of honour by Azerbaijan's armed forces at the Zagulba Presidential Palace, where the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed.The premier, marking his second visit to the country since taking office in March 2024, has been accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation.
The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Investment and Privatisation Abdul Aleem Khan, Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi.
Upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace in Baku, PM Shehbaz was warmly received by President Ilham Aliyev and accorded a guard of honour. The two leaders first met one-on-one, followed by delegation-level talks, where key agreements were signed to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic partnerships, pledging to build upon their close historical and economic relations.
PM Shehbaz expressed optimism about future cooperation, stating that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is expected to visit Islamabad in April to formalize additional investment agreements.
Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 25 2025
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