Pakistan and Azerbaijan have expressed their commitment to strengthen strategic partnership in the diverse areas, including economic and defense cooperation as well as people to people and cultural ties.

This resolve was expressed at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit (COP-29) in Baku on Wednesday.

Congratulating Ilham Aliyev on successful holding of the summit, Shehbaz Sharif commended the Azerbaijan President’s vision and commitment to enhance international cooperation to address challenges posed by climate change.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan is among the most affected countries due to climate change despite its negligible contributions.

He, however, assured his country’s commitment to work with Azerbaijan and the international community on climate change related challenges.

Besides, the Prime Minister expressed optimism about further enhancing cooperation in various fields, including technology sharing and joint ventures in renewable energy.

The two leaders also exchanged views on the escalating situation in the Middle East and other regional and international developments.