By Adnan Hameed
TWA
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Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima. Matters of mutual interest and related to IT and Telecommunication sector were discussed in the meeting.
The Azerbaijan Ambassador congratulated Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima for assuming her office. The two-side agreed to enhance cooperation in IT and telecom sector.
Shaza Fatima said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan have brotherly relations, adding that Pakistan greatly values its ties with Azerbaijan. She said Pakistan wanted tangible ties between the two countries in the field of IT and Telecom sector.
Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima said that Pakistan aspired to start youth exchange program with Azerbaijan. She noted that the exchange of startups between the two countries will give fillip to relations.
Shaza Fatima also emphasised upon starting the joint IT training program for the youth of two countries. She went on to say that the Pakistan has conducive atmosphere for foreign direct investment especially in IT and Telecom sector. She said there was great potential in IT and telecom sector of Pakistan, adding that we will fully cooperate with Azerbaijan in the field of IT and Telecom.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Azerbaijan said that Pakistan’s IT and Telecom sector was progressing, adding that Azerbaijan wanted to further boost ties with Pakistan in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) field.