Islamabad: A delegation led by Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, has arrived in Islamabad at the invitation of the Chief of the Army Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, as reported by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense to AZERTAC.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the welcoming ceremony included Colonel General Karim Valiyev and Field Marshal Asim Munir inspecting the guard of honor. The national anthems of both Azerbaijan and Pakistan were played, and a wreath was laid in front of the monument to the Martyrs as part of the protocol.
The visit seeks to facilitate a broad exchange of views on the current state and progress of cooperation between the Defense Ministries of Azerbaijan and Pakistan, along with discussions on issues of common interest.
During the meeting, Colonel General Valiyev extended congratulations to Field Marshal Asim Munir and the personnel of the Pakistan Army on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth), representing the leadership of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense.
In honor of the cooperation between the two nations, Field Marshal Asim Munir was awarded the medal “For Services in the Field of Military Cooperation,” granted by the relevant order of the Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan.
Colonel General Valiyev will also take part in the military parade organized for the first time in connection with Pakistan’s Independence Day and Marka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth) in Islamabad.