ISLAMABAD, Jun 12 (APP):Min
ister for Defence, Defence Production and Aviation, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday told the
Azerbaijan Ambassador that Pakistan views
Azerbaijan as an important country due to its strategic location, immense resources, progressive outlook and fast-growing economy.
The min
ister expressed these remarks during a meeting with Ambassador of
Azerbaijan, Khazar Farhadov, who called on him here on Wednesday, a news release said.
The min
ister highlighted the importance of
bilateral brotherly relations between two countries which are based on historical, cultural and religious commonalities. He expressed the desire to enhance the relations in relevant fields, including defence, defence industry and aviation which have immense potential to grow to the benefit of both countries.
He also impressed upon the need of continued interaction between higher military and defence level leadership of the two countries.