Pakistan, Armenia initiate talks on establishing diplomatic relations

Pakistan and Armenia have agreed to explore the establishment of formal diplomatic relations.

The announcement was made by Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, following a phone conversation with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan, Caliber.Az reports.

The exchange reflects a mutual willingness to examine the prospects of formalizing diplomatic ties.

In a public statement, Dar highlighted the productive nature of the discussion, emphasizing the agreement to consider the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia.

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Ararat Mirzoyan @AraratMirzoyan and I held a cordial conversation on phone today, and agreed to consider establishing diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia.

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) August 29, 2025

“Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Ararat Mirzoyan and I held a cordial conversation on phone today, and agreed to consider establishing diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia,” he said.

This development could pave the way for enhanced political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries, potentially contributing to greater stability and collaboration in a geopolitically complex region.

By Vafa Guliyeva