Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Azerbaijan is witnessing a consistent increase in the last few years," Chairman of the Pakistani Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said during a meeting with Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov, Paralel.Az reports citing Independent News Pakistan.

Gilani said that the two countries as intertwined in deep rooted cultural and religious affinities. Yousaf Raza Gilani emphasized the need to further boost the trade links, saying that there exists a huge scope for expanding trade ties in diverse sectors.

Both countries enjoyed cordial relations at international forums which reflect the magnitude of love and respect that both the countries have for each other, he added. The Chairman Senate also expressed satisfaction that the highest level contacts between the two countries are going in the right directions and there was need to further explore avenues for bilateral cooperation through exchange of delegations.

He also emphasized for frequent exchanges at parliamentary and other levels to enhance people to people contacts.

Yousaf Raza Gilani also expressed his well wishes for the people, Parliament and leadership of Azerbaijan. He also congratulated Azerbaijan on winning the bid to host COP29 in the beautiful city of Baku in November 2024. The Chairman Senate said that Pakistan will participate in this important event in a befitting manner. He also expressed his well wishes to his counterpart and extended invitation to visit Pakistan at a convenient.

Ambassador Khazar Farhadov thanked the Chairman Senate for the warm welcome. He also underscored the need for high level contacts and boosting corporation in diverse sectors.

"Pakistan is an important country for Azerbaijan and we desire to further expand ties in different arenas," the Ambassador said.