Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm commitment to enhance defence cooperation
The army chief underlined Pakistan’s pledge to boost defence cooperation with Azerbaijan. Photo: ISPR
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, in Lachin on Wednesday to discuss regional security and defence cooperation.
During the meeting, the two military leaders exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, with a focus on strengthening bilateral military collaboration and addressing shared regional challenges.
The army chief underscored Pakistan’s commitment to expanding defence ties with Azerbaijan and praised the close and growing relationship between the two countries.
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Rawalpindi, 28 May 2025
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (#COAS), #Pakistan Army, met with Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence, #Azerbaijan, in Lachin, Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed matters of… pic.twitter.com/fgeR93qbtQAzerbaijan Ministry of Defence congratulated the army chief on his promotion to the rank of field marshal and expressed satisfaction at receiving the Pakistani delegation.
The colonel general reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to strengthening defence relations with Pakistan, calling it a priority area under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
Photo: ISPR
The army chief thanked his hosts for their warm reception and emphasised the importance of mutual visits in advancing strategic and operational cooperation between the two countries.
Yesterday, the army chief paid an official visit to Tehran where he met senior Iranian military officials to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and regional stability.
During his engagements at the General Staff Headquarters, army chief held detailed talks with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.
The two sides reviewed the evolving security landscape in the region and agreed to enhance military coordination, particularly along the shared border.
The discussions also focused on transforming the Pakistan-Iran border into a conduit for trade and economic growth. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, stability, and connectivity in the wider region.
Azerbaijan supports Pakistan
Earlier this month, amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India, Azerbaijan expressed support for Pakistan and solidarity with its government and people.
The Azerbaijani government condemned actions by the Indian military in a formal letter to Pakistan’s Prime Minister.
The message, delivered by Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Khazar Farhadov, included condolences for those affected by the conflict and wishes for the injured’s recovery. Azerbaijan also urged both sides to seek a peaceful resolution through diplomatic means.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Azerbaijan on Tuesday as part of a four-nation regional tour aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties.
The visit follows earlier stops in Turkiye and Iran, where the prime minister held high-level discussions on bilateral cooperation, regional connectivity, and mutual development goals.
The tour will conclude in Tajikistan, where the prime minister is slated to attend the International Conference on Glaciers on May 29–30.