Azerbaijan President Arrives in Pakistan for Two-Day Visit
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Pakistan for a two-day official visit from July 11-12, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Upon arrival, President Aliyev was warmly received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, amidst a 21-gun salute. Two children dressed in traditional attire presented bouquets to the visiting dignitary.
Schedule and Meetings
During his visit, President Aliyev will hold meetings with:
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- President Asif Ali Zardari
Objectives and Discussions
The discussions will focus on:
- Strengthening bilateral cooperation
- Exploring mutual interests
- Signing several agreements and MoUs
Recent Diplomatic Engagements
President Aliyev’s visit underscores the strong cooperation and leadership-level dialogue between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the inaugural session of the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. The summit also included:
- President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan
- President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Heydar Aliyev
During the summit, PM Shehbaz Sharif proposed establishing tripartite institutional mechanisms to bolster economic and investment cooperation among Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan.
President Aliyev’s visit aims to further solidify the already robust ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, reflecting the strong leadership-level dialogue and cooperation between the two nations.