Pakistan, Azerbaijan discuss Islamabad blast in call

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov conveyed condolences and expressed solidarity with Pakistan following a deadly blast in Islamabad, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said.

During a phone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Azerbaijan's Jeyhun Bayramov the sides discussed recent security developments and reaffirmed bilateral ties, Caliber.Az reports.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a phone call from Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov @Bayramov_Jeyhun.

FM Bayramov conveyed condolences on behalf of the President, government, and people of Azerbaijan,… pic.twitter.com/VRxS2EO5qL

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) February 7, 2026

Bayramov conveyed condolences on behalf of the Azerbaijani president, government, and people over the victims of a recent blast in Islamabad, and expressed solidarity with Pakistan. He strongly condemned the attack and offered prayers for those affected.

Dar thanked his counterpart for the message of support and reiterated Pakistan’s determination to continue its efforts to combat terrorism, according to the statement.

The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.

 At least 31 people were killed, and 169 others were wounded with injuries of varying severity in a terrorist bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad on February 6. 

By Sabina Mammadli