Islamabad:Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev engaged in a phone conversation on October 10, emphasizing the strengthening of bilateral relations.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, both leaders appreciated the ongoing friendly and strategic partnership between their countries, highlighting the significance of regular high-level meetings and consultations. Prime Minister Sharif expressed the high regard in which the people of Pakistan hold President Aliyev and the Azerbaijani citizens.
The discussion also focused on enhancing economic, trade, and investment cooperation to complement the strong political ties. Prime Minister Sharif praised the service center in Islamabad, inspired by Azerbaijan’s ASAN Khidmet model, and sought Azerbaijan’s support to extend this model to other regions in Pakistan, which President Aliyev agreed to support.
Prime Minister Sharif conveyed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s assistance, viewing it as a testament to the strong friendship and solidarity between the nations. The conversation also included commendations of Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts for dialogue, mediation, and de-escalation on regional and international levels. The leaders exchanged views on various bilateral and multilateral issues, as well as the current regional and international landscape.