By Farid Zohrabov
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. On July 7, President
of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation of
Pakistan led by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National
Assembly, Trend
The head of state emphasized the excellent level of political
relations between the two countries, noting that bilateral ties are
based on brotherhood, mutual support, and solidarity.
President Ilham Aliyev fondly recalled the participation of
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the 17th
Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Khankendi
a few days ago, as well as their meeting, during which extensive
discussions on the bilateral agenda were held. The President
highlighted that this was not the Prime Minister’s first visit to
Azerbaijan’s liberated territories, recalling Muhammad Shehbaz
Sharif’s trip to Lachin in May this year and his participation in
an event marking Azerbaijan’s Independence Day.
The head of state touched upon the successful cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Pakistan in politics, economy, and
investments, underscoring the role of inter-parliamentary
cooperation in expanding relations. He welcomed the mutual support
provided by the parliamentary delegations of both countries in
international parliamentary organizations.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence that the visit of
the Pakistani delegation to Azerbaijan would be productive.
Expressing gratitude for the reception, the Speaker of
Pakistan’s National Assembly emphasized the honor of visiting
Azerbaijan and meeting with the head of state. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq
noted that the delegation he leads includes members of both the
ruling party and the opposition in the National Assembly,
highlighting that this reflects a unified and solid stance towards
Azerbaijan within Pakistan’s National Assembly.
In turn, the Speaker underscored the importance of
inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries,
emphasizing that Azerbaijan and Pakistan have always demonstrated
solidarity in both challenging and joyful times.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on the
successful organization of the 17th ECO Summit, noting the
significant political importance of holding the event in Khankendi.
He particularly praised the large-scale reconstruction and
restoration works underway in Karabakh and East Zangezur.
During the meeting, it was noted that Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s visit
to Azerbaijan provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the
expansion of inter-parliamentary relations. They also discussed
furthering cooperation between the legislative bodies of Azerbaijan
and Pakistan.
The conversation included an exchange of views on the prospects
for cooperation between Azerbaijan and Pakistan in economy, trade,
energy, industry, investments, transport, tourism, and other
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