ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan will sign agreements in various sectors worth $2 billion for investment in Pakistan during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Baku later this month.

It is likely that the investment agreements would focus on the exploration of oil and gas, harnessing renewable energy and energy efficiency, which would pave the way for further collaboration in these crucial areas.

Minister for Privatisation, Investment and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, who is currently in Baku leading a Pakistan delegation, said that PM Shehbaz would visit Central Asian countries this month, while agreements worth $2bn would be signed with Azerbaijan for investment in Pakistan.

Mr Khan highlighted the vast opportunities available in Pakistan, including the privatisation of state-owned........

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