Azerbaijani Leader, Pakistani PM Discuss Bilateral Support and Strategic Partnership in China

On September 1 in Tianjin, China, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who expressed gratitude on behalf of the Pakistani government and people for Azerbaijan’s political support and solidarity during India’s military aggression against Pakistan in April-May 2025.

President Aliyev, emphasizing the brotherly ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, congratulated Pakistan on its victory over India, The Caspian Post informs via local media.

He noted that while India has attempted to retaliate against Azerbaijan in international forums in response to Azerbaijan’s support, “this holds no significance for Azerbaijan, as brotherly relations take precedence above all.”

Sharif recalled his previous visits to Azerbaijan and highlighted the importance of the trilateral meeting in Lachin involving Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan. President Aliyev confirmed that steps are being taken to implement the initiatives discussed within this trilateral framework.

Pakistan’s prime minister congratulated President Aliyev on the progress in normalizing relations and advancing the peace agenda with Armenia, calling it a historic milestone. President Aliyev thanked him and emphasized the importance of these achievements for lasting regional peace. He also underscored the significance of his recent Washington visit in strengthening Azerbaijan-US relations, particularly noting the role of US President Donald Trump in these processes.

The meeting also reviewed the activities of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Intergovernmental Commission, focusing on advancing economic and trade cooperation in line with the strong political ties between the two nations. Government officials were instructed to further these efforts, and the implementation of a project in Pakistan modeled on Azerbaijan’s “ASAN Service” was recognized as a positive step forward.