Ambassador of Azerbaijan Dashgin Shikarov has said that Pakistan could import electricity from his country to meet its growing power needs. Speaking at a meeting of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), he said that Pakistan could also import oil, gas and lubricants from Azerbaijan.
Shikarov emphasised the need of strengthening trade and economic relations between the two countries and establishing units under joint ventures. He said that Pakistan-Azerbaijan Business Council was likely to be established during the expected visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to Azerbaijan. Referring to his country's visa policy, the ambassador informed that Azerbaijan was following strict visa policy for all counties except Pakistan and Turkey.
Shikarov said that Azerbaijan was interested in boosting trade with Pakistan and it also wanted Pakistani businessmen to visit his country to explore trade opportunities. He invited President KCCI Mian Abrar Ahmed to send a delegation to Azerbaijan to see the existing opportunities and develop person-to-person contacts. He pointed out that Pakistan could export kinno, sports goods, surgical items, mango and other products to Azerbaijan.
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