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#AzerbaijanIsNotAlone because they’ve always supported #Pakistan against Indian occupation of #Jammu #Kashmir & we’ve always supported them against Armenian occupation of #Nagorno #Karabakh
Those who wish to learn more about our historical ties, read section 5 of my piece below: https://twitter.com/khurramdehwar/status/1262688640175611904
Those who wish to learn more about our historical ties, read section 5 of my piece below: https://twitter.com/khurramdehwar/status/1262688640175611904
2nd reason why #Pakistan stands by #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone is that Indian lobbyists have been making repeatedly unsuccessful lobbying efforts to wean Azeris away from providing support to Pakistan against India at all intl forums such as UN, OIC etc.
/2 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/OIC-meet-on-Kashmir-finds-support-from-Turkey-Azerbaijan/article14991640.ece
/2 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/OIC-meet-on-Kashmir-finds-support-from-Turkey-Azerbaijan/article14991640.ece
3rd reason why Pakistan supports #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone is that there exists an exceptional convergence of regional interests between Pakistan & Azerbaijan & mutual diplomatic support at international forums provides both with increased intl clout.
/3 https://dailytimes.com.pk/618189/similarities-between-kashmir-and-nagorno-karabakh-two-countries-same-issues/
/3 https://dailytimes.com.pk/618189/similarities-between-kashmir-and-nagorno-karabakh-two-countries-same-issues/
4th reason why Pakistan supports #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone is that trade b/w Azerbaijan & India is negligible with imports of just 1.38%, unlike our GCC allies who shy away from supporting Pakistan on Kashmir for fear of hurting trade relations with India.
/4 https://menafn.com/1100462996/Azerbaijan-increases-import-of-Indian-products
/4 https://menafn.com/1100462996/Azerbaijan-increases-import-of-Indian-products
5th reason why Pakistan supports #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone is because it’s in #Pakistan’s interests to maintain a robust relationship with #Azerbaijan, being the 64th richest country in the world.
It’s good to have rich friends who staunchly support you.
/5 https://report.az/en/business/rating-azerbaijan-is-the-richest-country-in-region/
It’s good to have rich friends who staunchly support you.
/5 https://report.az/en/business/rating-azerbaijan-is-the-richest-country-in-region/
6th reason why Pakistan supports #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone is because our two countries signed a defense agreement in May of 2003, which allows extensive defence cooperation, with #Azerbaijan AF being a potential customer for #Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets.
/6 https://thediplomat.com/2017/01/azerbaijans-growing-military-cooperation-with-pakistan
/6 https://thediplomat.com/2017/01/azerbaijans-growing-military-cooperation-with-pakistan
7th reason why #Pakistan supports #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone is because as an oil & gas producing nation Azerbaijan has been willing to supply oil and gas on deferred payment to Pakistan.
/7 https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/454444-azerbaijan-willing-to-give-oil-gas-to-pakistan-on-deferred-payment
/7 https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/454444-azerbaijan-willing-to-give-oil-gas-to-pakistan-on-deferred-payment
8th reason why #Pakistan supports #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone is because Azeri Ministry of Defense are proud owners of #Pakistani manufactured Super Mushshak trainer aircraft.
/8 https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2019/04/22/azerbaijan-shows-off-new-super-mushshaks/
/8 https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wordpress/2019/04/22/azerbaijan-shows-off-new-super-mushshaks/
As far as Armenia is concerned, they have consistently supported the illegal Indian occupation of #Jammu & #Kashmir in flagrant violation of the UN Security Council’s resolutions.
Hence making is easier for Pakistan to support #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone.
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Hence making is easier for Pakistan to support #AzerbaijanIsNotAlone.
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