On March 20, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
During the conversation, President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated each other on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, extending their best wishes for prosperity and continued success to the peoples of both nations. The leaders expressed their satisfaction with the ongoing development of friendly and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, while also exchanging views on the prospects for future cooperation and upcoming high-level contacts.
The discussion also touched upon the current situation in the Middle East. Both parties emphasized the critical importance of resolving existing tensions through political and diplomatic means as soon as possible. Azerbaijan and Pakistan have historically maintained a strong strategic partnership, characterized by mutual support on international platforms and deep cooperation in the fields of defense, energy, and trade. This latest interaction underscores the commitment of both Baku and Islamabad to further strengthening their bilateral ties and addressing regional security challenges through collective dialogue.