ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt felicitations, on behalf of the people, Government of Pakistan and on his own behalf, to President Ilham Aliyev and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan on the joyous occasion of their Independence Day.
“Pakistan deeply values its close fraternal bonds with Azerbaijan rooted in shared history, mutual trust, and unwavering support for each other. This year, it gives me great pleasure to be able to celebrate this historic day in Azerbaijan, alongside President Aliyev and our Azerbaijani brothers and sisters,” the prime minister posted on X handle.
The prime minister further said that he was confident that under President Aliyev’s wise and sagacious leadership, their multi-dimensional partnership would continue to grow from strength to strength.
Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif joined the nation in celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer by paying tributes to the former prime ministers, scientists, engineers and valiant armed forces who made the country’s defence invincible.
On X handle, the prime minister said “As the nation celebrates Youm-e-Takbeer, we thank Allah Almighty for His countless blessings and for granting us yet another glorious victory in the face of recent Indian aggression.”