Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to pursue stronger economic, investment and commercial cooperation, while Azerbaijan will support efforts to expand a public-service centre model across Pakistan.
The commitments emerged during an October 10, 2026 telephone conversation between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Both countries' official accounts described a shared aim of turning close political relations into broader economic cooperation.
Service-centre expansion
Azerbaijan's presidency said Shehbaz praised the Islamabad service centre based on Azerbaijan's ASAN Khidmet model and requested assistance in taking the approach to other Pakistani regions. Aliyev agreed to provide support.
Associated Press of Pakistan, citing the Prime Minister's Office media wing, also reported satisfaction with the Islamabad Asaan Khidmat Centre and Azerbaijani backing for expanding the network. The public statements describe support for expansion; they do not provide a nationwide completion timetable.
Economic cooperation and consultations
APP reported that the leaders wanted existing political understanding to produce a stronger economic partnership. They also discussed regional and international developments and the need for continuing consultations on matters of shared interest.
Azerbaijan's official account said Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to encourage dialogue, mediation and de-escalation were discussed during the call.
The service-centre initiative is a specific area of cooperation identified in the statements. The broader economic commitment sets an intended direction, while individual trade or investment outcomes will depend on subsequent arrangements.
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Sources: Presidency of Azerbaijan and Associated Press of Pakistan.