Pakistan, Azerbaijan to bolster military ties

作者: Nasir Aijaz on 2 November , 2023.
类别: Asia, Military, Politics
标签: azerbaijan, military, Pakistan

Pakistani military officials in a meeting with Azerbaijan's leadership on November 1, 2023 — ISPR Photo

Pakistani military officials in a meeting with Azerbaijan’s leadership (ISPR Photo)

By Nasir Aijaz
The AsiaN Representative

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, with the aim of enhancing military-to-military cooperation and defence collaboration between the two brotherly countries, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Army’s media wing, said on Nov.1, 2023

During the trip, the army chief met Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, defence minister, first deputy minister and chief of general staff and commander of the Azerbaijan Air Force.

The political and military leadership of Azerbaijan vowed to enhance mutual cooperation between the two states and their armed forces to a new level, the military’s media wing said.

“Political and military leadership of Azerbaijan acknowledged the continued support of Pakistan,” the ISPR added.

Pakistan Army Chief visits memorials of martyrs (ISPR Photo)

The political and military leadership of Azerbaijan expressed their gratitude for the unwavering support from Pakistan and pledged to elevate mutual cooperation between the two nations and their respective armed forces to new heights.

General Munir’s visit also included a visit to the General Staff Headquarters, where he was warmly received and presented with a Guard of Honour.

COAS Gen Munir received a warm welcome and a Guard of Honour at the General Staff Headquarters. On the occasion, the army chief also laid a floral wreath at the Alley of Martyrs in Baku.

Guard of Honour to Pakistan Army Chief (ISPR Photo)

During his meetings with the Azerbaijan leaders, the army chief emphasized enhancing cooperation in the fields of defence and training. He also appreciated the high morale and remarkable standard of operational readiness of Azerbaijani Armed Forces.

The visit marks a crucial step in enhancing the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, the ISPR statement said.