Pakistan and Azerbaijan to Form Joint Economic Working Group
BAKU: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to establish a joint working group to enhance economic cooperation and facilitate investment between the two nations. The decision was made during a meeting in Baku between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Mikayil Jabbarov. The working group will focus on exploring public-private partnership opportunities. Punjab’s Senior Minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, is set to lead the group as part of a diplomatic effort aimed at creating new economic avenues for Punjab.
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Updated: 8:02 PM PKT — May 20, 2026
During the discussions, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted specific investment opportunities available for Azerbaijani businesses in Punjab. She also extended a formal invitation to Minister Jabbarov to visit Pakistan.
Updated: 4:48 PM PKT — May 20, 2026
The initiative is aimed at translating the strong diplomatic relations between the two countries into robust economic partnerships. The working group’s mandate will also specifically explore opportunities in trade.
Updated: 1:23 PM PKT — May 20, 2026
The enhanced cooperation will specifically focus on trade and partnership in the sectors of tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure. These joint initiatives are also intended to further strengthen the friendly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
