Shehbaz Sharif sends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.

Operativ Media reports that the text of the letter reads: 

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

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, as well as on my own behalf, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you on the anniversary of Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War.

This historic day is a vivid embodiment of the bravery, national unity, and unshakeable will displayed by the people to ensure Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Today, as a powerful and confident state, Azerbaijan is mobilizing the fruits of its historic Victory for restoration and reconstruction, development, and the continuous well-being of its people. Your Excellency's visionary and wise leadership played a crucial role in achieving this magnificent outcome.

Pakistan takes pride in the high level of our bilateral relations, built on mutual trust, shared values, and deeply rooted brotherly ties. We remain committed to elevating our special relationship with Azerbaijan to a strong, multifaceted, and dynamic strategic partnership in the near future.

Guided by this approach, we eagerly look forward to Your Excellency's long-awaited visit to Pakistan on a mutually agreed convenient date. I am firmly convinced that Your Excellency's visit to Islamabad will provide an excellent opportunity to exchange views on bilateral, regional, and global issues, while officially launching a series of mutually beneficial initiatives to further strengthen our strategic and economic partnership.

Taking this opportunity, I wish Your Excellency robust health, happiness, and continued success in your future endeavors, and peace, progress, and prosperity to the brotherly people of Azerbaijan.

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