Defence Minister of Azerbaijan to pay bilateral visit to Pakistan from 21-23 March

ISLAMABAD: Col Gen Zakir Hasanov, the Defence Minister of Azerbaijan is scheduled to pay a bilateral visit to Pakistan from 21-23 March, and would also witness Pakistan Day Parade on 23rd March.

Ali Alizada Ambassador of Azerbaijan in the country informed this when he called on Federal Minister for Defence, Pervez Khattak in his office at Parliament House, here on Wednesday, said a press release.

The Ambassador also informed that paratroopers and a military contingent of Azerbaijan will also participate in the Parade.

Federal Minister for Defence, Pervez Khattak said that Pakistan viewed Azerbaijan as an important country due to its strategic location, resources, progressive outlook and fast-growing economy.

He reiterated Pakistan’s support to Azerbaijan on the issue of Nagorno Karabakh.

The Minister also reiterated strong desire to strengthen Pakistan’s partnership with Azerbaijan in all fields including defence cooperation.

The minister mentioned that Pak-Azerbaijan Working Group Level forum, where the issues relating to military and defence cooperation are discussed, has played a vital role in strengthening and enhancing defence relations between the two countries.

The Ambassador of Azerbaijan appreciated Pakistan’s continued support on the issue of Nagorno Karabakh at all international fora and assured Azeri support on the issue of Kashmir at all fora in future.

The Ambassador mentioned that both brotherly countries were exploring more areas of future cooperation and people-to-people contact has already enhanced which was a sign of healthy relations between the two countries.