Baku, Islamabad to mull defense cooperation

/AzerNews/

By Sara Rajabova

Baku and Islamabad will discuss the bilateral cooperation in various fields, as well as the relations in defense sector.

Azerbaijani Defense Minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov left Baku for Islamabad to hold talks on November 18, the Azerbaijani defense ministry said.

During the two-day visit, Hasanov will hold several meetings with the leadership of Pakistan and the armed forces of the country.

The defense cooperation will be discussed between the two countries, as well as the views on regional security issues will be exchanged.

Pakistan was among of the first countries that recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on December 12, 1991. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on June 9, 1992. The Pakistan Embassy to Azerbaijan was opened on March 12, 1993.

Azerbaijani Embassy to Pakistan was opened on August 24, 1997.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan enjoy good relations in various spheres. Pakistan supported Azerbaijan during and after the Nagorno-Karabakh War and it is the only country that does not recognize Armenia.