Pakistan: Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan has presented his credentials to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, becoming Pakistan’s first ambassadorial-level envoy to Armenia following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2025.
Khan presented his Letters of Credence during a ceremony at the presidential palace in Yerevan on September 11, the Pakistan Embassy in the UAE said.
Khan concurrently serves as Pakistan’s ambassador to the UAE and non-resident ambassador to Armenia.
What did Pakistan and Armenia discuss?
President Khachaturyan congratulated Khan on his appointment and expressed support for efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Khan conveyed the greetings of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Armenia.
The two sides discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, education, culture, people-to-people contacts and other areas of economic cooperation.
Khan also held meetings with Armenia’s foreign minister and Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan.
When did Pakistan and Armenia establish diplomatic relations?
Pakistan and Armenia formally established diplomatic relations in August 2025 through a joint communiqué signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan.
At the time, the two sides agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including the economy, education, culture and tourism.
During his meetings in Yerevan, Khan and Armenian officials also reviewed the bilateral agenda and discussed cooperation in bilateral and multilateral forums.