ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday during a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev condemned, in the strongest terms, the drone attacks on Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan yesterday that targeted innocent civilians. The prime minister also assured the Azerbaijani leadership that Pakistan stands in complete solidarity and support with the brotherly people of Azerbaijan at this difficult time, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
He apprised President Aliyev of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach efforts in the aftermath of the ongoing crisis in Iran and the Gulf region.
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President Aliyev thanked the Prime Minister for the telephone call and appreciated the sentiment of solidarity and support of the people of Pakistan at this challenging time.
The two leaders stressed on the need for de-escalation and restoration of peace in the region. They agreed to remain in touch.