The year 2024 witnessed the strengthening and deepening of relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. In July 2024, the two countries signed a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) aiming to broaden cooperation in areas such as energy, trade, defense, and agriculture. This agreement set the stage for more significant developments.

In late September 2024, Azerbaijan received the Pakistani-made military aircraft JF-17 Thunder Block III. This deal is crucial for the Azerbaijani military, as the advanced technical features of the JF-17 have enhanced Azerbaijan’s military aviation capabilities, surpassing neighboring countries such as Iran and Turkiye, let alone its archenemy, Armenia. Moreover, it was the most substantial military deal between the two countries, paving the way for further cooperation.

The mutual official visits between Azerbaijan and Pakistan at the start of 2025 suggest that relations between the two countries will continue to further deepen this year. Thus, on January 18, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, visited........

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