ISLAMABADbestcandycrush, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday called for an early conclusion of a preferential trade agreement and bilateral transit trade agreement with Azerbaijan.
"Pakistan attaches great importance to its relationship with Azerbaijanbestcandycrush, and we must continue to advance our cooperation in various sectors, including tourism, transport, energy security, and defense, though this requires additional efforts," he said in his meeting here with Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Samir Sharifov.
He pointed out that the Chinese and Saudi investments in Pakistan are encouraging Azerbaijani investors to seize the opportunities available in Pakistan.
During the meeting, Sharifov highlighted the ease of travel between the two countries, noting that Azerbaijan received 55,000 Pakistani visitors last year due to its favorable visa policy.
Azerbaijan is the first Central Asian country to initiate direct flights to Pakistan, facilitating greater connectivity, the deputy foreign minister was quoted as saying in a statement.■