PM Shehbaz Sharif extends Eid-ul-Fitr greeting to Azerbaijan President

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and exchanged greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

During their warm and cordial conversation, the prime minister conveyed heartfelt Eid ul Fitr wishes to President Aliyev and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan, according to a press release issued by the PM House.

These feelings were warmly reciprocated by the President of Azerbaijan for the people of Pakistan. Both leaders also prayed for unity in the ranks of the Ummah. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing hostilities in Iran and the Gulf region.

The prime minister reiterated strong condemnation of the attacks against Azerbaijan and expressed full solidarity and support with the brotherly people of Azerbaijan in these challenging times.

Both leaders called for an immediate de-escalation and urged dialogue and diplomacy for resolution of all outstanding issues.

While expressing satisfaction on the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations, the two leaders reaffirmed their mutual resolve and commitment to further strengthen these fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries.