Islamabad consulted Baku before normalizing relations with Armenia, media reports say

Pakistan decided to establish diplomatic relations with Armenia after consultations with Azerbaijan, Report informs via AnewZ.

Pakistan"s Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, during which the parties agreed to consider the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Pakistani foreign minister confirmed the exchange in a statement published on his official X account.

According to information obtained by AnewZ, Pakistan"s latest move was made in consultation with Baku. Following the Washington meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan, the United States and Armenia, discussions were held with Islamabad, after which the initiative was agreed.

Pakistan suspended ties with Armenia following the outbreak of the occupation of Azerbaijani territories and, throughout that period, consistently recognised Armenia as an aggressor state.

"Islamabad also played a significant role in the adoption of United Nations Security Council resolutions that affirmed Azerbaijan"s territorial integrity.  Observers stressed to AnewZ that this development should be interpreted as part of Azerbaijan"s broader peace agenda and a direct outcome of the Washington agreements," AnewZ said.