Islamabad, October 22,2026: Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Irfan Davudov has called for stronger trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries, urging structured business-to-business (B2B) engagement to translate their longstanding friendship into tangible economic gains.
During a visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), the ambassador stressed the need for sector-specific engagement and stronger private-sector linkages to unlock business opportunities in agriculture, tourism, healthcare and other key sectors.
He said around 4,000 companies were operating in Azerbaijan, highlighting opportunities for Pakistani businesses to explore investment and commercial ventures. He identified logistics, telecommunications, oil and gas exploration, construction and other industries as promising areas for cooperation.
Davudov reaffirmed the Azerbaijani Embassy’s commitment to facilitating business contacts and supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening economic relations and promoting closer people-to-people ties.
ICCI President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia said sustained B2B engagement was essential to translating strong bilateral relations into practical business outcomes. He said the chamber was ready to facilitate business delegations, connect entrepreneurs and promote joint ventures between Pakistani and Azerbaijani companies.
He added that such partnerships could encourage investment, technology transfer and industrial development. He also underscored the importance of peace and stability in the region, particularly in Afghanistan, for strengthening trade routes and regional economic connectivity.
Former ICCI President Zafar Bakhtawari described Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Türkiye as brotherly nations linked by enduring friendship, solidarity and mutual support. He highlighted the role of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry in promoting commercial relations, saying coordinated initiatives, stronger institutional ties and regular business interaction could help entrepreneurs explore new markets and investment opportunities.
ICCI Senior Vice President Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Chatha said regular business meetings and effective coordination among relevant organizations could help identify viable projects, resolve commercial challenges and establish long-term partnerships, giving fresh momentum to bilateral trade and investment.
ICCI Executive Committee Member Sadaf Asim Abbasi highlighted opportunities for student exchanges, educational cooperation and women’s economic empowerment. Abrar ul Haq emphasized the potential for collaboration in information technology, while Mohammad Khurshid stressed the importance of tourism cooperation and greater people-to-people interaction.
The meeting was also attended by former ICCI President Mohammad Ejaz Abbasi; Executive Committee Members Abbas Hashmi, Mohammad Arif, Mazher Hussain, Malik Rashid Tufail, Israr Mishwani and Mohammad Nouman; and senior ICCI members Waseem Chaudhry, Noman Bhatti and Dr. Johria Azhar.
