Azerbaijan FM praises Pakistan’s role in ceasefire, discusses cooperation with Dar

On April 8, a phone conversation took place between Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, The Daily Baku reports.

The sides discussed the current security situation in the region during the call.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov welcomed the ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that it is an important step toward reducing tensions, strengthening stability, and improving the humanitarian situation.

The important role played by friendly and brotherly Pakistan in achieving the ceasefire was particularly appreciated. Best wishes were expressed to Pakistan for its efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, establish dialogue between the parties, and strengthen confidence, as well as for the upcoming Islamabad talks. Hope was expressed for positive outcomes of the Islamabad negotiations.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov highly appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled position, as well as its constructive initiatives.

The ministers also exchanged views on other regional and international issues of mutual interest and discussed prospects for the development of the Azerbaijan–Pakistan partnership.