The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Axar.az reports that the congratulatory message reads:

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Excellency,

On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, as well as on my behalf, please accept our heartiest felicitations on the joyous occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Pakistan greatly values its historically excellent brotherly relations with Azerbaijan, defined by mutual trust, exemplary affection, and resolute support for each other on all core issues. I am glad to note that thanks to your outstanding leadership and powerful support, our friendly relations are on a positive trajectory, as we work together to transform them into a broad-based, mutually beneficial economic partnership.

I would like to reiterate my profound appreciation for your

Excellence's steadfast support to Pakistan during the recent crisis with India. We are also grateful to our Azerbaijani brethren for their unwavering solidarity with Pakistan. Indeed, as true brothers, our hearts always beat in unison, especially as our destinies are intertwined. I greatly look forward to my visit to your beautiful country in the coming days.

I fondly recall our warm and most productive discussions during my visit to the beautiful city of Baku in February 2025. I deeply appreciate Your Excellency's firm resolve to build stronger and closer Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations.

I am confident that the momentum generated by the high-level engagements will soon translate into tangible outcomes, across all areas of mutual interest, InshAllah! In this spirit, I greatly look forward to welcoming you to Pakistan at your earliest convenience.

I wish Your Excellency health, success, and happiness, and pray for lasting peace, progress, and prosperity of the brotherly people of Azerbaijan.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan