Azerbaijan opens trade house in Pakistan's Punjab province

Azerbaijan has opened a trade house in Pakistan's northeastern province of Punjab.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Azerbaijan Trade House in Punjab’s capital Lahore, Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman termed it a landmark initiative that will significantly strengthen bilateral trade and cultural ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, Caliber.Az reports via Pakistani media.

He highlighted that this platform would create new investment and business opportunities, allowing traders and entrepreneurs from both nations to expand their networks, increase trade volumes, and establish long-term economic partnerships.

 Inviting Azerbaijani investors to explore Punjab’s thriving market, the Finance Minister pointed out tremendous opportunities in textiles, agriculture, information technology, and energy sectors. 

 He underscored that economic success is no longer just about increasing trade volumes—it is about leveraging technology, enhancing human capital, and fostering innovation.

Shuja-ur-Rehman stressed that economic development is no longer just about increasing trade volumes—technologies, human capital development, and innovation support play an important role.

Concluding his remarks, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman expressed confidence that the Azerbaijan Trade House will serve as a cornerstone of economic cooperation, strengthening the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.

He reiterated Punjab’s commitment to fostering stronger trade, investment, and cultural ties between the two brotherly nations.

By Khagan Isayev