ISLAMABAD (special crosspondent) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday expressed his profound appreciation for the outgoing Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Khazar Farhadov, acknowledging his significant contributions toward bolstering the long-standing brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.

The meeting took place during a farewell call held at the DPM’s Office in Islamabad. Reflecting on the diplomatic tenure of the ambassador, Senator Dar highlighted the deepening bilateral ties between the two nations, which frequently align on international platforms, similar to how Pakistan engages in wider regional dialogues regarding security and economic cooperation, such as those discussed in recent diplomatic circles regarding Ishaq Dar, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister discuss Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, regional situation.

Commending Diplomatic Efforts

During the meeting, DPM Dar conveyed his warm personal regards and best wishes to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, as well as to his counterpart, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. These sentiments underscore the importance Islamabad places on its strategic partnership with Baku, a relationship that has witnessed increased frequency of high-level visits and trade discussions in recent years.

Ambassador Khazar Farhadov extended his gratitude to the Deputy Prime Minister for the support and cooperation he received from the Pakistani government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs throughout his tenure. The Ambassador notably praised Pakistan’s proactive and commendable efforts directed toward achieving durable peace and stability within the region, a goal that continues to be a central pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy, as highlighted in previous sessions involving regional security frameworks and broader geopolitical discussions like Ishaq Dar, Canadian FM discuss Makkah defence agreement, US-Iran tensions.