POLITICS
RECEPTION IN CABINET OF MINISTERS
Greeting the guests, head of the Azerbaijan Government expressed confidence that visit of the Pakistani delegation comprising business circles of this country would serve cause of development and strengthening relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. Highly assessing the position of Pakistan, constantly supporting Azerbaijan on numerous international organizations, he underlined the necessity of activation of works of the joint commission, regular sitting of which passed on the eve of visit of the president of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf to the country.
“We adhere development of relations with Pakistan in all directions and count Pakistan as a fraternal and friendly country”, the premier said.
Head of the Pakistani delegation thanked Mr. Artur Rasizade for warm reception noting that Pakistan is keen in expansion of economic links with Azerbaijan. In the opinion of Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources of Pakistan Nouraz Shakoor Khan, both countries could be able to realize joint projects on cotton processing, agriculture, pharmacology, and information technology, conduct trainings for specialists. The Pakistani minister informed head of Azerbaijan Government on concrete projects on creation in Azerbaijan sugar-refinery and cement plant with the investment of Pakistan.
Also was taking part at the reception Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Mohammad Hafiz.