Azerbaijan's Victory Day Marked in Pakistan

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Pakistan organized an official reception on Wednesday in capital Islamabad marking Azerbaijan’s Victory Day.

The event hosted by Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov was attended by Acting President of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Federal Ministers, and members of Parliament, Dean Diplomatic Corps, foreign ambassadors based in Islamabad, journalists and Azerbaijani nationals living in Pakistan, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media.

The Acting President of Pakistan was chief guest on the fifth anniversary of Victory Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan. On the occasion, the national anthems of Azerbaijan and Pakistan were played, and a documentary about Azerbaijan and the liberated territories was screened.

Touching upon the Victory Day of Azerbaijan, Acting President of Pakistan, congratulated the government and people of Azerbaijan on this auspicious day. He expressed the confidence that the relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan will further expand in future. He emphasized that the people of Azerbaijan and Pakistan share common historical, cultural and religious affinities that closely bind them together.

Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani asserted that Pakistan-Azerbaijan bonds are not transactional, rather historical and enduring, rooted in shared principles of respect, justice, and equality. He said that he received great warmth and affection from the leadership and people of Azerbaijan, describing Baku as a “home away from home.” He lauded the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev and Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova as trusted friends and partners of Pakistan, and expressed gratitude for their continued support and engagement.

Ambassador Khazar Farhadov highlighted the resilience and steadfastness of people of Azerbaijan in conflict with Armenia to liberate its occupied land of Shusa, which was a symbol of Azerbaijani courage and indomitable resolve for freedom. He also lauded the brotherhood and solidarity expressed by the Government and people of Pakistan during the conflict. Ambassador Farhadov said that every year November 8 is celebrated as Victory Day of Azerbaijan and expressed his deep respect for the memory of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.