Shehbaz Sharif Aliyev call: Pakistan-Azerbaijan ties deepenPakistan

Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the growing momentum in their cooperation and stressed that the goodwill between the two countries should now produce tangible economic benefits for their people.

<h2>Asaan Khidmat expansion</h2> A major focus of the conversation was the Asaan Khidmat Centre in Islamabad, which has been modelled on Azerbaijan&#8217;s widely praised ASAN Khidmet public service delivery system. The two leaders noted its successful operationalisation as a practical example of how their partnership can deliver real benefits to ordinary Pakistanis.

At the prime minister&#8217;s request, President Aliyev agreed to extend Azerbaijan&#8217;s full support and expertise for expanding the Asaan Khidmat network across Pakistan. Shehbaz thanked his Azerbaijani counterpart for the gesture, calling it another sign of the enduring friendship and solidarity between the two nations.

<h2>Regional situation</h2> The leaders also exchanged views on the evolving regional and international situation, underlining the importance of continued consultations and close coordination on issues of mutual interest.

Shehbaz briefed Aliyev on Pakistan&#8217;s ongoing diplomatic outreach aimed at promoting dialogue, mediation and de-escalation in the region. According to the PMO, the Azerbaijani president appreciated Pakistan&#8217;s constructive efforts and acknowledged their importance for regional peace and stability.

The prime minister also shared details of the conversation on X, saying the two sides had reaffirmed their friendship and strategic partnership along with their resolve to expand economic, investment and trade ties, and thanking Aliyev for supporting the expansion of the Asaan Khidmat network.

<h2>Background</h2> Saturday&#8217;s conversation was the latest in a series of regular high-level engagements between the two leaders. They last spoke by telephone on May 12, when they discussed regional developments and efforts to restore peace in the Middle East.

Shehbaz last visited Azerbaijan in May 2025, when both sides pledged to diversify their strategic partnership through investment in mutually beneficial areas and expressed satisfaction over the growing cooperation between the two countries.