Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived at the Presidential Palace in Baku, Azerbaijan to hold talks with the Azerbaijan President.
Upon arrival, the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev accorded a warm welcome to the Prime Minister.
Guard of Honour was presented to the Prime Minister while national anthems of both the countries were also played.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Baku on Sunday for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Yaqub Abdulla oglu Eyyubov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Qasim Mohiuddin and other senior dignitaries warmly received PM Shehbaz upon his arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, said an official press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
During the visit, the premier will hold high-level meetings with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and other senior officials.
The discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade and investment, enhancing cooperation in the energy sector, synergise efforts to deal with climate change, deepening defence collaboration, and fostering cultural exchanges.
As part of his engagements, PM Shehbaz and the Azerbaijani leadership will also address the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Business Forum on Monday (today).
Pakistan and Azerbaijan enjoy a long-standing bond of brotherhood, underpinned by shared values and common aspirations. The visit underscores the commitment of both nations to deepening bilateral ties, enhancing economic cooperation and fostering regional collaboration.
