On June 22, Jeyhun Bayramov, the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, met with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, during the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss strategic partnership, bilateral cooperation, and regional security concerns.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed matters arising from the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, highlighting the importance of mutual visits and high-level contacts as a strong foundation for interstate relations. In this context, they emphasized the significance of the recent visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister to Azerbaijan in May 2025 and the talks between the leaders of both countries in Lachin.
Attention was given to Azerbaijan’s upcoming chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in 2026 and its hosting of the Economic Cooperation Organization summit in July 2025, with both ministers agreeing that these developments create additional opportunities for expanded collaboration through multilateral platforms.
The parties underscored how continuous political dialogue positively influences cooperation in sectors such as the economy, trade, investment, energy security, and transportation. Both ministers expressed serious concerns over the security crisis triggered by the confrontation between Israel and Iran, stressing the importance of resolving the conflict diplomatically.
An exchange of views also took place on other regional and international matters of shared interest.
Additionally, Jeyhun Bayramov participated in and addressed the meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, held during the same session. In his remarks, Bayramov reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s support for a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir conflict in accordance with international law, the UN Charter, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
He stressed the necessity of upholding international humanitarian law, safeguarding the fundamental rights of the population, and preserving the region’s demographic composition. The minister praised the OIC Contact Group’s continued focus on the issue and highlighted the importance of a prompt resolution for maintaining peace and stability in South Asia.
Bayramov also expressed concern over the recent escalation in the region and welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan on May 10, 2025, expressing hope that it would lay the groundwork for sustained dialogue and normalization of relations between the two countries.