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March 12 2012
Pakistani Ambassador: If Azerbaijan decides to liberate its occupied
territories through military way, Pakistan will fully support
Azerbaijan
13:46 12-03-2012
APA's interview with Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Inayat Ullah Kakar
- How do you evaluate the results of the work done since the
establishment of the diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and
Pakistan?
- Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan
after independence. Immediately after establishment of diplomatic
relations, highest level exchanged took place from both sides.
Pakistan's former Presidents Sardar Farooq Ahmed Khan Laghari and
Pervez Musharraf visited Azerbaijan in 1995 and 2004 respectively,
which were returned by the then Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev in
1996 and President Ilham Aliyev in 2005. Apart from these visits, many
high level bilateral visits have taken place between the two
countries. Our governments cooperate with each other at international
forums on issues of mutual interest and concern. As a result, both our
countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UNSC last year.
Our political understanding at highest levels is excellent. We lend
support to each other on the issues of Nagorno Karabakh and Kashmir.
Recently, foreign relations committee of Pakistani Senate has passed a
resolution on Khojaly massacre committed by Armenian forces in 1992.
So overall, both our countries have developed excellent relations in
past two decades.
- How do you evaluate the defence cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan?
- Pakistan and Azerbaijan have friendly relations in defence
cooperation. Regular exchange of delegations takes place between our
two countries. Pakistan offers gratis training courses to Azeri
defence personnel in its premium institutions. Pakistan has been
producing light arms and ammunition and other defence equipment, which
we have offered to Azerbaijan. Recently, CSCSC General Khalid Shameem
Wynne visited Azerbaijan and discussed prospects of defence
cooperation.
-Can Pakistan help Azerbaijan in case of military operations with Armenia?
-If Azerbaijan decides to liberate its occupied territories through
military way, Pakistan will act as Azerbaijan wants. In case of war
with Armenia, Pakistan will always defend Azerbaijan. As you know,
Pakistan does not recognize Armenia's independence. Azerbaijan
supports Pakistan on the issue of Kashmir. But Azerbaijan and Pakistan
act basing on the international principles. The UN Security Council
passed resolutions on Nagorno Karabakh and Kashmir conflicts. Thus,
Azerbaijan and Pakistan support each other basing on the international
principles.
- What projects is the embassy of Pakistan working on to enhance the
cooperation?
- We are focusing on enhancing economic cooperation between the two
countries. Through more frequent exchange of business delegations,
both from government and private sectors, we hope to raise level of
economic and commercial ties at par with our political relations. The
5th meeting of Azerbaijan-Pakistan intergovernmental commission was
held last year, the next meeting will be held in Pakistan. This
commission is a format, within which Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations,
including cooperation in defence, science, culture, economy,
communication, internet technologies, are discussed on the
administrative level. I would like to note that Pakistan grants
scholarships to Azerbaijani students. It is planned to send to
Pakistan a group of students studying Urdu at Baku State University.
- How popular is Azerbaijan among the Pakistani investors?
- Azerbaijan has achieved a lot in two decades. The progress made in
different fields, especially economic, is phenomenal. President Ilham
Aliyev is taking forward the vision of late President Heydar Aliyev.
The people of Azerbaijan are very friendly and cherish special regard
for Pakistan. It has been impressive economic growth in recent years,
which is visible all round. Unfortunately, level of awareness among
Pakistani investors of Azeri business environment is very low. Through
frequent exchanges at all levels, we are striving to bring the peoples
closer.
Pakistan has a business friendly environment, and welcomes foreign
investments from brotherly countries like Azerbaijan. In recent visit
by Pakistani Senate's delegation to Azerbaijan, we have offered Azeri
businessmen and the government to invest in Pakistan especially in
power sector, to which Azeri government has shown interest also.
- How do you see the future of the energy cooperation between our countries?
- Pakistan is an energy-deficient country. Azerbaijan can help
Pakistan overcome energy deficiency by investing in power projects.
Our discussions on these lines are already underway.
- What is the trade turnover between the two countries?
- Total trade turnover between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in 2011 stood
at around US $ 3 million which is not commensurate with our bilateral
political relations. We are especially focusing economic and defence
cooperation in our discussions now. Pakistan and Azerbaijan have
developed expertise in different economic sectors. Pakistan has
offered cooperation in agriculture, telecommunication and IT,
construction and defence sectors. We can initiate joint ventures in
these fields.
From: A. Papazian
March 12 2012
Pakistani Ambassador: If Azerbaijan decides to liberate its occupied
territories through military way, Pakistan will fully support
Azerbaijan
13:46 12-03-2012
APA's interview with Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Inayat Ullah Kakar
- How do you evaluate the results of the work done since the
establishment of the diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and
Pakistan?
- Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan
after independence. Immediately after establishment of diplomatic
relations, highest level exchanged took place from both sides.
Pakistan's former Presidents Sardar Farooq Ahmed Khan Laghari and
Pervez Musharraf visited Azerbaijan in 1995 and 2004 respectively,
which were returned by the then Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev in
1996 and President Ilham Aliyev in 2005. Apart from these visits, many
high level bilateral visits have taken place between the two
countries. Our governments cooperate with each other at international
forums on issues of mutual interest and concern. As a result, both our
countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UNSC last year.
Our political understanding at highest levels is excellent. We lend
support to each other on the issues of Nagorno Karabakh and Kashmir.
Recently, foreign relations committee of Pakistani Senate has passed a
resolution on Khojaly massacre committed by Armenian forces in 1992.
So overall, both our countries have developed excellent relations in
past two decades.
- How do you evaluate the defence cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan?
- Pakistan and Azerbaijan have friendly relations in defence
cooperation. Regular exchange of delegations takes place between our
two countries. Pakistan offers gratis training courses to Azeri
defence personnel in its premium institutions. Pakistan has been
producing light arms and ammunition and other defence equipment, which
we have offered to Azerbaijan. Recently, CSCSC General Khalid Shameem
Wynne visited Azerbaijan and discussed prospects of defence
cooperation.
-Can Pakistan help Azerbaijan in case of military operations with Armenia?
-If Azerbaijan decides to liberate its occupied territories through
military way, Pakistan will act as Azerbaijan wants. In case of war
with Armenia, Pakistan will always defend Azerbaijan. As you know,
Pakistan does not recognize Armenia's independence. Azerbaijan
supports Pakistan on the issue of Kashmir. But Azerbaijan and Pakistan
act basing on the international principles. The UN Security Council
passed resolutions on Nagorno Karabakh and Kashmir conflicts. Thus,
Azerbaijan and Pakistan support each other basing on the international
principles.
- What projects is the embassy of Pakistan working on to enhance the
cooperation?
- We are focusing on enhancing economic cooperation between the two
countries. Through more frequent exchange of business delegations,
both from government and private sectors, we hope to raise level of
economic and commercial ties at par with our political relations. The
5th meeting of Azerbaijan-Pakistan intergovernmental commission was
held last year, the next meeting will be held in Pakistan. This
commission is a format, within which Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations,
including cooperation in defence, science, culture, economy,
communication, internet technologies, are discussed on the
administrative level. I would like to note that Pakistan grants
scholarships to Azerbaijani students. It is planned to send to
Pakistan a group of students studying Urdu at Baku State University.
- How popular is Azerbaijan among the Pakistani investors?
- Azerbaijan has achieved a lot in two decades. The progress made in
different fields, especially economic, is phenomenal. President Ilham
Aliyev is taking forward the vision of late President Heydar Aliyev.
The people of Azerbaijan are very friendly and cherish special regard
for Pakistan. It has been impressive economic growth in recent years,
which is visible all round. Unfortunately, level of awareness among
Pakistani investors of Azeri business environment is very low. Through
frequent exchanges at all levels, we are striving to bring the peoples
closer.
Pakistan has a business friendly environment, and welcomes foreign
investments from brotherly countries like Azerbaijan. In recent visit
by Pakistani Senate's delegation to Azerbaijan, we have offered Azeri
businessmen and the government to invest in Pakistan especially in
power sector, to which Azeri government has shown interest also.
- How do you see the future of the energy cooperation between our countries?
- Pakistan is an energy-deficient country. Azerbaijan can help
Pakistan overcome energy deficiency by investing in power projects.
Our discussions on these lines are already underway.
- What is the trade turnover between the two countries?
- Total trade turnover between Pakistan and Azerbaijan in 2011 stood
at around US $ 3 million which is not commensurate with our bilateral
political relations. We are especially focusing economic and defence
cooperation in our discussions now. Pakistan and Azerbaijan have
developed expertise in different economic sectors. Pakistan has
offered cooperation in agriculture, telecommunication and IT,
construction and defence sectors. We can initiate joint ventures in
these fields.
From: A. Papazian