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By Sara Rajabova

Chief of Pakistani Air Forces, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt embarked on an official visit to Azerbaijan on April 17.

Rafique Butt started his trip by laying a wreath at the tomb of National Leader Heydar Aliyev at the Alley of Honours. He also put flowers at the grave of prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva here.

The Pakistani delegation then visited the Alley of Martyrs to commemorate Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country's independence and territorial integrity. He laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame monument.

Rafique Butt then visited the Military Academy of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

The visit will also see Rafique Butt have several meetings at Azerbaijan`s Defense Ministry. Pakistani delegation's visit to Azerbaijan will last till April 19.

Pakistan was among of the first countries that recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on December 12, 1991. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on June 9, 1992. The Pakistan Embassy to Azerbaijan was opened on March 12, 1993.

Azerbaijani Embassy to Pakistan was opened on August 24, 1997.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan enjoy good relations in various spheres. Pakistan supported Azerbaijan during and after the Nagorno-Karabakh War and it is the only country that does not recognize Armenia.