President Aliyev receives Pakistan Navy’s delegation
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev received Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Muhammad Zakaullah on January 14, Azertac state news agency reported.
Hailing political relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, President Aliyev said the two countries were close partners and allies, and their peoples enjoyed fraternal ties.
The head of state recalled with pleasure a visit of Pakistani leader Mamnoon Hussain to Azerbaijan, saying constructive discussions were conducted during the trip.
Stressing the importance of expanding relations between the two countries in all fields, particularly in the military area, President Aliyev expressed hope that cooperation in this sphere would contribute to the strengthening of the bilateral ties even further.
The head of state expressed confidence that Zakaullah’s visit to Azerbaijan would contribute to the expansion of the relations in the military area.
Zakaullah extended greetings and best wishes of President Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to the head of state.
He said he was impressed by the beauty of Azerbaijan, especially Baku. Emphasizing that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan have historical, religious and cultural roots, Muhammad Zakaullah praised relations between the two countries` peoples. The Chief of Naval Staff noted the significance of strengthening the ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan.
President Aliyev thanked for the greetings of President Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and asked Zakaullah to communicate his greetings to the President and Prime Minister.
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