ISLAMABAD (ABC): Federal Minister of Industries and Production and National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain met with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov. Matters of mutual interest were discussed between the two dignitaries during the meeting.
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain said there are strong brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, adding that Pakistan values its relations with Azerbaijan. He said increase in investment in industry, production and agricultural development is the first priority of the current government, and invited Azerbaijan investors to tap the investment potential in Pakistan.
He said special focus is being laid on the vision and directions of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in industries and agriculture sectors. “Agriculture is considered as the backbone of Pakistan. We earn a lot of foreign exchange every year due to agriculture,” he said. Practical steps are being taken to increase exports of agricultural sector to earn foreign exchange and ensure food security, he added.
The Ambassador emphasized the need to work together in areas of mutual interest and said that there are vast investment opportunities in agriculture, industry and production in Pakistan.