Baku (TDI): The Deputy Defense Minister and Chief of the General Staff of Azerbaijan’s Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, received Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan, during his official visit to the country.Â
The high-ranking Pakistani naval delegation started their visit by paying respects in the Alley of Shehids in Baku, where they laid wreaths and flowers on the graves of Azerbaijani martyrs who had laid down their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of the country.
The delegation also paid tribute at the Eternal Flame monument, which is a source of national pride and commemoration.
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Later, a meeting was held at the General Staff Headquarters, where Colonel General Valiyev received Admiral Ashraf and the delegation. Valiyev said he appreciates the brotherly relations between the two countries and is satisfied with the present state of bilateral military cooperation.
He also stated that the growing strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Pakistan is evidence of their developing defense relations.
Admiral Ashraf, in response, thanked the Azerbaijani leadership for their hospitality and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening military and naval cooperation with Azerbaijan.Â
The two sides underlined the need to hold joint military and naval exercises to promote operational preparedness and professional interaction between the personnel. The meeting also included a wider exchange of opinions on regional and international security issues, as well as possibilities for cooperation in the future.Â
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The maritime relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan have expanded over the past years. Both Pakistan and Azerbaijan have shown a strong commitment to strengthening cooperation in naval security.
Pakistan has offered training programs and technical support to Azerbaijan’s naval forces, and these efforts are part of a broader defense collaboration.Â
Pakistan and Azerbaijan relations are rooted in shared history, religion, and culture. Pakistan has consistently supported Azerbaijan’s stance on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and was among the first nations to acknowledge Azerbaijan’s independence.
Mutual trust and a shared vision for regional peace and stability are reflected in the expanding military cooperation.
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