Azerbaijan President Aliyev lands in Pakistan on two-day visit

ISLAMABAD: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived Islamabad on Thursday on a two-day official visit from July 11-12, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly received President Aliyev upon his arrival at Nur Khan Airbase from his special aircraft. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other cabinet memevers were present on the occasion.

A 21-gun salute boomed in the backdrop to herald the arrival of the dignitary and two children, clad in traditional dresses, presented bouquets to him.

During the visit, President Aliyev will hold meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz, President Asif Ali Zardari and other senior officials.

The two sides will engage in wide-ranging discussions on areas of mutual interest to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Several Agreements and MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit.