Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, had a meeting with Pakistani Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan in Islamabad on Monday.

During the meeting, the matters related to the Pakistan-Azerbaijan business forum, scheduled for September 16 in Baku, were discussed. Ambassador Khazar Farhadov assured visa facilitation for Pakistani participants and highlighted broader areas of cooperation, including renewable energy and infrastructure.

He also announced the upcoming inauguration of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce.

Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan expressed optimism about the forum, describing it as a crucial step towards increasing trade volumes and laying the groundwork for sustained economic collaboration between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.

The Pakistani Federal Minister for Commerce, along with Minister of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan, will attend the Pakistan-Azerbaijan business forum in Baku. The Pakistani Secretary of Commerce will co-chair the 4th Pakistan-Azerbaijan joint working group meeting.

The forum aims to enhance bilateral trade, with 43 Pakistani companies confirmed to attend, spanning various industries, including rice, fruits, vegetables, processed food, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, glass products, ceramics, transport and logistics, IT, engineering goods, and chemicals.

The forum will explore business opportunities and strengthen trade ties between the two nations. The discussion emphasized the importance of ensuring robust participation from Pakistan's private sector to maximize opportunities for collaboration.