PM Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev for his country’s “steadfast support” during the recent military strife between Pakistan and India.

During a telephone conversation with Aliyev this afternoon, the premier conveyed his profound gratitude for “resolutely standing with Pakistan during the recent crisis in South Asia”, the PM Office said in a statement.

He termed President Aliyev’s steadfast support “yet another demonstration of his great love and affection for the people of Pakistan”.

On his part, Aliyev “warmly congratulated PM Shehbaz upon Pakistan’s remarkable success”, the PMO said. The president welcomed the Pak-India ceasefire understanding, while appreciating Pakistan’s efforts for peace.

He reaffirmed that Azerbaijan was committed to the strengthening of its brotherly ties with Pakistan across all spheres. PM Shehbaz also thanked the brotherly people of Azerbaijan for their overwhelming expression of solidarity with Pakistan.