Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Pakistan, Azerbaijan Pledge to Expand Defence Ties in Islamabad Naval Talks

Talks centered on training, Pakistan Navy projects, regional maritime security.

Overview

  • Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov met Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on February 3.
  • ISPR said both sides agreed to strengthen and diversify their defence relationship with an emphasis on navy-to-navy collaboration.
  • Pakistan briefed the Azerbaijani delegation on ongoing Navy projects as part of exploring training and defence cooperation.
  • Discussions addressed the regional maritime security environment and other matters of mutual interest.
  • No specific contracts or operational arrangements were announced, and the visit follows a November 7, 2025 meeting in Baku that endorsed wider bilateral cooperation.