Ishaq Dar engages Azerbaijan FM on tensions with India

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, on Saturday.

The discussion primarily centred on recent developments in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

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During the call, Dar rejected Indian allegations regarding Pakistan’s involvement in the ongoing situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir. He cautioned against what he described as India’s “false propaganda” aimed at undermining Pakistan’s position on the disputed territory.

The Foreign Office spokesperson stated that Dar thanked Azerbaijan for its support of Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir issue.

The conversation between the two leaders also addressed the ongoing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, particularly in the areas of trade and investment.

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The backdrop of the diplomatic engagement is marked by escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed states over Kashmir; in particular, it follows the Pahalgam attack.