BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 14. Prime Minister of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, received
Azerbaijan’s Minister of Justice, Farid Ahmadov, during the
latter's visit to Pakistan, Trend reports via the Azerbaijani Ministry of
Justice.
At the meeting, Farid Ahmadov conveyed the sincere greetings of
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to the Prime
Minister of Pakistan. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in turn, expressed
his deep respect and requested to convey his greetings to the
Azerbaijani head of state.
The parties emphasized that the friendly and brotherly relations
between Azerbaijan and Pakistan are built on a solid foundation of
historical, cultural, and religious ties, evolving into a strategic
partnership across all sectors.
Particular attention was paid to the legal framework governing
bilateral relations. It was noted that the Memorandum of
Cooperation and the Cooperation Program signed between the justice
ministries of the two countries over the past two years have
facilitated a robust exchange of mutual experience. The sides
underscored that these legal documents have made a significant
contribution to the overall development of interstate
relations.
Furthermore, the meeting featured discussions on effective
cooperation in the fields of mutual legal assistance and
extradition. Both parties highlighted the existing opportunities to
further enhance partnership within the justice and legal
spheres.
