
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Ilham Aliyev held strategic talks in Baku to deepen bilateral cooperation. The meeting emphasized collaboration in trade, defense, energy, and regional stability.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held extensive discussions with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev at the Presidential Palace in Baku on Friday, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir accompanied the Prime Minister during these crucial talks. The leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors including politics, trade, investment, energy, connectivity, and defense.
Sharif expressed gratitude to Aliyev for inviting him to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations, which commemorated the country’s triumph in the Karabakh Liberation War. Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar was also part of the Pakistani delegation. Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Sharif received a warm welcome from Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov, First Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Razayev, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Qasim Mohiuddin.
During the meeting, Sharif extended an invitation to Aliyev to visit Pakistan, which the Azerbaijani president graciously accepted. Aliyev praised Pakistan’s unwavering support during Azerbaijan’s struggle to liberate Karabakh and commended Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional stability throughout South Asia.