President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan arrived in Pakistan today for a two-day visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Upon landing at Islamabad’s Nur Khan Airbase, President Aliyev received a ceremonial 21-gun salute, marking the commencement of his official trip. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally welcomed President Aliyev at the airbase, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. The welcoming ceremony also included a touching gesture as two children presented President Aliyev with a bouquet of flowers. During his stay from July 11 to July 12, President Aliyev is scheduled to hold crucial meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as outlined in a press release from the Foreign Office. Discussions between the two sides will encompass a wide range of mutual interests aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. Multiple agreements and Memoranda of Understanding are expected to be signed during the visit. The visit underscores the robust cooperation and high-level dialogue between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, reflecting their shared commitment to strengthening ties across various sectors.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the national monument in Islamabad on July 11.
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer, 11th of July
