General Bajwa, Azerbaijan president discuss bilateral ties

Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed Pakistan Army’s desire to further enhance bilateral military cooperation and regional partnership with Azerbaijan.

The army chief made the remarks during his meeting with Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence at Baku, on Tuesday.

During the meetings, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and bilateral defence and security cooperation in various fields were discussed.

The COAS said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan share common values based on rich cultural, religious and historical affinities and have tremendous geo-strategic significance / potential for mutually beneficial and enhanced cooperation at all forums.

The dignitaries thanked COAS for Pakistan support to Azerbaijan at all international forums.

Earlier on arrival at Ministry of Defence, COAS was also presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out military contingent.