Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar have held a telephone conversation to discuss the regional security situation and global peace initiatives.
How do the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Pakistan assess regional security?
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) released official information regarding the call. It was noted that during the conversation, the parties discussed the current security landscape in the region in detail.
Expectations from the US-Iran ceasefire and Islamabad talks
Jeyhun Bayramov welcomed the ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that it is a significant step toward reducing tensions, strengthening stability, and improving the humanitarian situation. The minister's remarks come as US President Donald Trump continues to navigate complex diplomatic channels in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.
The important role played by the friendly and brotherly Pakistan in achieving the ceasefire was particularly commended. Success was wished to Pakistan in its efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, establish dialogue between parties, and strengthen trust, as well as in the upcoming Islamabad talks.
Future development prospects of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan partnership
Expressing hope for a positive outcome of the Islamabad talks, Jeyhun Bayramov highly appreciated Pakistan's consistent and principled position, as well as its constructive initiatives. The strategic partnership between the two nations has historically been characterized by mutual support on international platforms and deep cooperation in the defense and economic sectors.
In conclusion, the ministers exchanged views on other regional and international issues of mutual interest and discussed the development prospects of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan partnership. Azerbaijan and Pakistan maintain a high level of strategic cooperation, with Pakistan being one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan's independence and consistently supporting its territorial integrity in the Garabagh region.