Pakistan has got a big shock. Its close friend azerbaijan has decided to start direct flights to ahmedabad, taking forward the relationship with India. This service will start from July. Direct flights are already being operated from Azerbaijan's capital Baku to Delhi and Mumbai.
This decision of azerbaijan will not only strengthen its relations with India, but will also be a big blow to Pakistan. After the pahalgam terrorist attack in kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>jammu and kashmir, tensions between india and pakistan have increased a lot. In such a situation, this decision of the azerbaijan government is very important because pakistan has been repeatedly trying to corner india by raising the issue of kashmir in front of Islamic countries.
Flights will run every day from Baku to Ahmedabad
The Economic Times told quoting sources that these flights are going to start between Baku and Ahmedabad from July 4, which will run four days a week. Azerbaijan's national air carrier AZAL is going to start these direct flights for four days on Tuesday, Thursday, friday and Sunday. Currently AZAL operates flights from Baku to mumbai and Delhi.
Sources said that soda ash was transported from azerbaijan to the southern ports of india through cargo, after which the decision to start the flight has been taken. azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company, which operates in the indian Ocean, first delivered soda ash to the ports of Kattupalli and Kandla.
Flights currently run to mumbai and Delhi
At present, regular flights run from Baku to mumbai on Tuesday, Thursday, friday and Sunday, but from June 16, these flights will be scheduled for every day. At the same time, there are regular flights to delhi for three days on Monday, wednesday and Saturday. Due to these flights running between the two countries, the number of indian tourists in azerbaijan has increased significantly. Sources said that last year in 2024, the number of indian tourists was the highest.
Azerbaijan signs trilateral agreement with India
Azerbaijan has also signed another agreement with India. During Energy Week this year, azerbaijan signed a trilateral agreement to explore strategic opportunities in India's energy sector. azerbaijan is an important energy supplier to India, it invests in indian oil companies.
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