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Islamabad, February 19, 2018 (PPI-OT): Minister of State for Finance, Rana Mohammad Afzal received his Azerbaijani counterpart, Mr. Samir Sharifov for a meeting here on Monday. Mr. Samir was accompanied by the Azerbaijan Ambassador Ali Alizad on the occasion. Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Rana Afzal said that both Pakistan and Azerbaijan enjoy cordial relations in all spheres. He emphasized the need to focus on expanding economic cooperation.
Both sides agreed there was potential for furthering bilateral trade and that joint efforts must be made for enhancing trade relations in step with ties in other areas. Mr. Samir Sharifov said that Azerbaijan was offering educational scholarships to different Muslim countries and that Pakistan students were also welcome to avail these. Minister Rana Afzal welcomed the suggestion. He added that Pakistan wished to seek opportunities for export of technically trained personnel to Azerbaijan. He sought Mr. Samir Sharifov’s support in this realm.
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