Pakistan’s first Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, Shafqat Ali Khan, presented his Letters of Credence to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan at a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan, marking a new phase in Pakistan-Armenia relations.
The ceremony follows the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia in 2025 and represents Pakistan’s first ambassadorial-level appointment to Armenia. The two sides discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, culture and people-to-people contacts.
Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Relations
President Khachaturyan welcomed Ambassador Khan, congratulated him on his appointment and expressed his readiness to support efforts aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries.
Ambassador Khan conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Pakistan’s President and Prime Minister to President Khachaturyan and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to developing bilateral ties with Armenia.
Both sides highlighted the potential for greater economic engagement and cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Ambassador Holds Meetings With Armenian Officials
During his visit to Yerevan, Ambassador Khan also met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. The two officials reviewed the bilateral agenda, discussed ways to expand cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international developments.
Ambassador Khan separately met Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan and handed over a copy of his Letters of Credence. The deputy minister described the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia as an important policy decision and discussed prospects for cooperation through bilateral and multilateral forums.
The ambassador’s engagements are aimed at identifying new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation and advancing relations between Pakistan and Armenia.
Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan concurrently serves as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and as the country’s non-resident Ambassador to Armenia.