Islamabad, The Honourable Federal Minister for Law & Justice had a meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan H.E. Khazar Farhadov. During the meeting, the Ambassador congratulated Pakistan on the recently signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the two nations, expressing optimism about its practical implementation and exploring areas of mutual interest. He also emphasized Azerbaijan’s interest in expanding collaboration, particularly in the legal domain.
The Federal Minister highlighted the close ties between the two countries and proposed extending an invitation to the Azerbaijani Minister of Justice for an official visit to Pakistan. He further reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fostering stronger cooperation in legal assistance and welcomed discussions on legislative developments in Pakistan that provide new incentives for foreign investment.
The Ambassador also requested support for Azerbaijani businesses operating in Pakistan, with a focus on feasibility studies and navigating the regulatory environment. Both sides discussed collaboration in legal education, training, and capacity building for key stakeholders within their respective justice systems. To facilitate this cooperation, it was agreed to establish a small working group to finalize modalities and open a communication channel between the two countries.
The meeting concluded with both parties expressing their appreciation and reaffirming their commitment to enhancing cooperation and working together to further mutual interests.