ISLAMABAD – Azerbaijan has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting defence cooperation, trade, and investment with Pakistan, following a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Lachin.
During the meeting, PM Shehbaz thanked Azerbaijan for its unwavering support during Pakistan’s recent standoff with India, praising the public solidarity shown by Azerbaijan’s leadership and citizens. The leaders discussed regional stability, mutual prosperity, and key international issues, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts to advance shared objectives.
Azerbaijan has agreed to exchange delegations to accelerate investment progress in Pakistan, with high-level talks planned soon. The meeting took place ahead of the Pakistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit, coinciding with Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, adding symbolic significance to the discussions.
PM Shehbaz also extended warm felicitations to Azerbaijan, highlighting the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations. Both sides pledged to deepen their strategic partnership, ensuring long-term economic collaboration and defence cooperation.
