Ambassadors of Azerbaijan and Nepal Call on the Minister for Economic Affairs to Discuss the Economic Relations

Islamabad:Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan  Ali Alizada called on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Mr. Omar Ayub Khan in his office today. The Azerbaijani Ambassador congratulated him on assumption of the new portfolio of Ministry of Economic Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the bilateral economic cooperation. Ali Alizada, Azerbaijani Ambassador emphasized to enhance business to business contacts between the both countries to boost trade and investment opportunities. He highlighted that Pakistani exporters can benefit from exports of goods, especially textile and rice to Azerbaijani market. He also showed the interest of Azerbaijani side to export oil products to Pakistan on deferred payment basis and construction of LNG terminal. The Minister for Economic Affairs,  Omar Ayub Khan highlighted that both the countries has huge potential in the areas of trade, investment and tourism. He expressed that Pakistan has vast opportunities for investment in petrochemical industries, light engineering, agriculture & food processing. Both the sides also highlighted the importance of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) and agreed to further enhance the mutual cooperation on bilateral basis as well as CAREC platform which will ultimately benefit the entire region to unleash their economic potential.

Tapas Adhikari, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to Pakistan also met with  Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Economic Affairs. Both the sides discussed the issues of mutual interest and COVID-19 situation in the region. The Secretary, EAD highlighted that Pakistan offers various scholarships to Nepalese students in the field of medical including MBBS & Dentistry. He stressed that Nepalese-side should fully utilized the scholarship programs and Pakistan may consider to enhance the admissions for Nepalese students.  Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Economic Affairs assured the Nepalese Ambassador of the Government of Pakistan’s all possible support to Nepalese people in this difficult time and fighting against COVID-19 pandemic. He also emphasized on further strengthening bilateral economic relations and enhancing trade & investment opportunities between the two countries.