Shehbaz Sharif, Ilham Aliyev Reaffirm Pakistan-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on October 10, during which the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
During the conversation, both leaders welcomed the continued development of friendly and brotherly relations and the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. They highlighted the importance of regular high-level meetings and consultations in further consolidating bilateral ties.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the high esteem in which the people of Pakistan hold President Aliyev and the Azerbaijani people, underscoring the longstanding bonds of friendship and solidarity between the two countries.
The leaders emphasised the need to complement their strong political relations with enhanced cooperation in the economic, trade and investment sectors, with a view to unlocking new opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration.
A key focus of the conversation was Azerbaijan’s ASAN Khidmet-inspired public service centre established in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the centre’s operations and requested Azerbaijan’s assistance in extending the model to other regions of Pakistan.
President Ilham Aliyev agreed to provide the necessary support for expanding the initiative, reflecting Azerbaijan’s continued commitment to sharing its public service delivery experience with Pakistan.
The Pakistani prime minister expressed gratitude to President Aliyev, describing Azerbaijan’s support as another clear demonstration of the friendship, solidarity and close partnership between the two countries.
The two leaders also appreciated Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts at regional and international levels to promote dialogue, mediation and de-escalation amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
They exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral matters, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest.
The conversation reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Azerbaijan to further strengthen their strategic partnership, deepen economic engagement and continue working together on issues of common concern.
