Baku (TDI): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a guard of honour on Monday as he arrived at the Zagulba Presidential Palace to hold a bilateral meeting and delegation-level talks with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
As the prime minister arrived at the venue of the formal welcome reception, President Aliyev warmly received him.
Prime Minister Shehbaz, along with a high-level delegation, is on a 2-day official visit to Azerbaijan at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev.
This is the prime minister’s second visit to the country since tacking charge in March 2024.
The national anthems of Pakistan and Azerbaijan were played before a guard of honour by the contingents of the Azerbaijan armed forces.
Later, both leaders proceeded to the bilateral meeting which will follow the delegation-level meetings to discuss areas of mutual interest and collaboration.
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They will also witness a ceremony to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and deal aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan share a long-standing bond of brotherhood, underpinned by common values and shared aspirations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit highlights the commitment of both countries to deepening their bilateral relations, strengthening economic cooperation, and fostering regional collaboration.
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The premier is accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister for Investment & Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi.
