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Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations are the foreign relations between the Azerbaijan and the Pakistan. Pakistan has an embassy in Baku whilst Azerbaijan has an embassy in Islamabad.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan enjoy close and cordial relations, characterized by shared perceptions on major global and regional issues.[1] Azerbaijan and Pakistan are described as "friendly and brotherly countries".[1] Relations date back when both nations were part of the Persian Empire and the countries have the same cultural traditions in common especially because of deep Turanian and Persian influences in the two countries.
Relations between the two states were established when the republic of Azerbaijan became independent following the collapse of the USSR. Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan.[2] Trade and cooperation has steadily grown between the two nations, with several summits being held on how to improve trade between the two nations.
Pakistan supports Azerbaijan's position on Nagorno-Karabakh issue and Azerbaijan support Pakistan's position on the Kashmir issue. Pakistan is the only country in the world that has not recognized Armenia. Pakistan and Azerbaijan have military cooperation. Azerbaijan is holding talks with Pakistan to purchase JF-17 Thunder fighter bomber aircraft.[3]
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