BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 21. Prime Minister of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has sent a
congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.
"Excellency and my Dear Brother,
On the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, I extend my warmest felicitations to Your
Excellency, as well as to the Government and the brotherly people
of Azerbaijan.
This historic day bears testament to the resilience,
determination, and enduring spirit of the Azerbaijani nation. The
people of Pakistan join me in celebrating your great country’s
remarkable journey of progress, stability, and national
development.
I will always cherish the memories of last year’s Independence
Day celebrations, which I was privileged to have spent with Your
Excellency and our dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in
Azerbaijan.
Excellency, Pakistan attaches the highest importance to its
close and fraternal relations with Azerbaijan, which continue to
grow in strength and substance, under your dynamic leadership. Our
brotherhood reflects a shared outlook on regional peace, mutual
respect, and a common desire to see our partnership develop in a
manner befitting the depth of our ties.
I am confident that Your Excellency’s wisdom and sagacity will
steer Azerbaijan towards even greater prosperity and success.
While congratulating you on the success of the recently
concluded World Urban Forum in Baku, I look forward to our meeting
in the very near future. I also avail myself of this opportunity to
reiterate my invitation to Your Excellency to undertake an official
visit to Pakistan, where we are keen to accord you a most warm
welcome.
I pray for Your Excellency’s continued good health, and for the
continued progress of the people of Azerbaijan.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration," the letter reads.
