In preparation for Baku’s decision to begin direct flights between the two nations, Pakistan and Azerbaijan have stepped up efforts to strengthen their bilateral ties, particularly in the area of tourism.
The flag carrier of Azerbaijan will soon begin direct flights to Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad, according to his ambassador Khazar Farhadov. In order to match Turkiye’s $6 billion trade volume, Azerbaijan aims to develop commerce with Pakistan.
During his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the envoy engaged with the business community and praised direct flights run by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for boosting tourism.
Farhadov maintained that direct flights by Azerbaijan Airlines would further contribute to increasing bilateral trade between the two brotherly nations.
Besides trade, Islamabad and Baku were also focusing on strengthening relationships in the fields of agriculture, trade, banking, IT, tourism, transport, energy, and health.
The envoy also mentioned that Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has given exemption from customs duty on the import of rice from Pakistan, asking the business community of the South Asian nation to take benefit of this facility.
