Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a phone call from Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday evening, during which Aliyev praised Pakistan’s consistent and strong support on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. The conversation highlighted the close friendship between the two countries, built on shared values and mutual respect. Both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.
President Aliyev thanked Pakistan for standing by Azerbaijan during its struggle over Nagorno-Karabakh, calling it a gesture of true brotherhood. He said Pakistan’s unwavering stance had always been a source of encouragement for the people of Azerbaijan. The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s position, stating that the country would always support Azerbaijan in matters of sovereignty and peace.
The call came shortly after Azerbaijan and Armenia signed an initial US-brokered peace agreement during a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday. The deal is aimed at ending decades of conflict and boosting economic cooperation between the two countries. The White House described it as a major step toward long-term regional stability.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly hailed President Trump’s role in facilitating the peace deal. He congratulated both Azerbaijan and Armenia on “charting a course for a peaceful future for their region” and expressed hope that the agreement would bring lasting harmony. He said Pakistan viewed Azerbaijan’s success as a moment of pride for the entire Muslim world.
In a social media post, the prime minister said he had personally conveyed warm felicitations to President Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan. He noted that Pakistan’s support for Azerbaijan had always been firm, and this moment was a continuation of that solidarity. Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact in the coming months to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors.
The call further strengthened the diplomatic bond between Islamabad and Baku, as both nations continue to support each other on key international issues. Officials from both sides are expected to hold more talks in the near future to explore new avenues for partnership and regional peacebuilding.