Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 6:28 PM

Pakistan and Azerbaijan are exploring new ways to boost economic and trade cooperation, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The two sides discussed implementing a trade and economic roadmap. They also agreed that stronger people-to-people and business-to-business connections are key for long-term partnership. The meeting was held between Pakistan's Coordinator on Commerce Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan and Azerbaijan's ambassador.

The talks focused on attracting private sector investment as the best way to drive sustainable economic growth. Both parties stressed the need to protect and encourage investors. They also agreed that greater involvement from the private sector will support deeper bilater...