Prime Minister met with President of Azerbaijan
Khankendi, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, visited Azerbaijan to lead Pakistan’s delegation in the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, held on 3-4 July.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a productive bilateral meeting with Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan. The PM congratulated the President of Azerbaijan for hosting the 17th ECO Summit in an exemplary manner.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also conveyed his gratitude to President Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan for the gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation during his recent visit to Lachin, Azerbaijan, from May 27-29.
The Prime Minister also thanked President Ilham on Azerbaijan’s steadfast support extended to Pakistan during the recent conflict with India. The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan had also extended consistent support to Azerbaijan in challenging times.
The two leaders agreed to enhance their cooperation in the fields of trade and investment while expressing satisfaction over the progress made regarding the investment prospects. Both leaders reiterated their resolve to strengthen the economic partnership, especially Azerbaijan’s investment in Pakistan.
The PM reaffirmed that the recent interactions between the leadership of both countries had helped in making the relationship ever stronger. The Prime Minister reiterated his invitation to President Ilham to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience.
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