Baku: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev have pledged to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on political, economic, and defense cooperation. In a meeting at Baku’s Presidential Palace, they discussed enhancing ties across various sectors and reaffirmed mutual support for each other’s territorial integrity.

The meeting, attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff, highlighted Azerbaijan’s victory in the Karabakh Liberation War against Armenia. Prime Minister Sharif praised the peace agreement signed by President Aliyev with Armenia earlier this year, describing it as a significant step towards regional stability.

Both leaders reviewed the scope of their bilateral relationship, agreeing to deepen cooperation in areas including trade, energy, and connectivity. Prime Minister Sharif extended an invitation to President Aliyev to visit Pakistan, which was warmly accepted.

President Aliyev expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s unwavering support during Azerbaijan’s conflict over the Karabagh region and acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in promoting peace in South Asia.

The diplomatic engagement concluded with a dinner hosted by President Aliyev in honor of the Pakistani delegation, further cementing the friendly ties between the two nations.