Gilani terms Pakistan-Azerbaijan friendship time-tested, rooted in shared values
Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has termed the Pakistan-Azerbaijan bond of friendship time-tested, historical and growing with passage of time.
Pakistan highly values its relations with Azerbaijan as they are rooted in shared principles of respect, justice, and equality, he reaffirmed this deep and lasting government-to-government, people-to-people and business-to-business partnership between Azerbaijan and Pakistan while addressing a reception that marked 5th Anniversary of the Victory Day of Azerbaijan (Nov 8, 2020).
Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov along with his spouse hosted the event in the illuminating halls of the newly-opened Movenpick Hotel Islamabad.
It was a well-attended ceremony that saw a large number of guests representing almost all walks of life and segments of society. There were diplomats, members of academia, ministers and parliamentarians, business community and representatives of chambers of commerce & industry, etc. Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan was guest of honour on the occasion.
Chief Guest in his address viewed that the Victory Day of Azerbaijan was a moment of pride not only for the people of Azerbaijan but for all those who cherish the universal values of courage, unity, and justice. He described the Victory Day as a proud chapter in Azerbaijan’s modern history, reflecting the strength, resilience, and indomitable spirit of its people.
Gilani observed that the day symbolized Azerbaijan’s reaffirmation of its sovereignty and dignity under the visionary leadership that turned determination into achievement. He extended warm felicitations to the Government and people of Azerbaijan on the occasion. Earlier, in his welcome address, Ambassador Khazar Farhadov gave background of Azerbaijan Victory Day and said that on November 8, 2020, Azerbaijan’s occupied territories were liberated by the brave Azerbaijani army from the clutches of Armenia thus ending the 30-year longing of the people of Azerbaijan to see the land liberated.
