The spokesperson of the Foreign Office issued a statement regarding the official visit of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan to Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
During his visit from July 11 to 12, President Aliyev received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Sharif in Islamabad, as highlighted by the Foreign Office.
President Aliyev held meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where they discussed various areas of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
Both leaders reaffirmed the strategic partnership between their countries, emphasizing their confidence in close security and defense cooperation.
Additionally, they hailed the trilateral summit involving Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan as a promising start to a new era of collaboration. This summit is seen as a vital step towards fostering stronger regional alliances and cooperation.
The visit concluded on a positive note, reflecting strengthened ties and shared aspirations for enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.