July 27, 2015
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Pakistan, Azerbaijan to have air link soon
Turkish Airlines will fly on Islamabad-Baku-Istanbul route from August 12
APPISLAMABAD – Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Dashgin Shikarov on Monday said that an air service is being opened between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Starting from August 12, the aircraft of the Turkish Airlines will fly on the Islamabad-Baku-Istanbul route, Shikarov was quoted as saying by the Trend News Agency. Under a tripartite agreement, the flights will take place twice a week – on Mondays and Fridays using the planes of the Turkish Airlines.
The agreement to resume the air link was reached during President Mamnoon Hussain's official visit to Azerbaijan in March this year, the news agency said. "Opening of the flight will contribute to the development of the two countries' cooperation in the area of tourism," Shikarov said.
"Pakistan's people love Azerbaijan," the diplomat said. "During the first European games the Pakistanis had an opportunity to even better get acquainted with our country via the programs and video clips broadcast on the local TV channels, and many have expressed a desire to visit Azerbaijan."
"Now they have got such an opportunity," he added. Opening of the flight will also contribute to economic ties between the two countries, said the ambassador. Over January-June 2015, the trade between Pakistan and Azerbaijan stood at $1,318,400, according to Azerbaijan's State Customs Committee.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk