Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Erdoga and Azerbaijani Aliyev on Wednesday on Wednesday to “reject the conflict” and prioritize peace because the three nations organized a high -level trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan.
Reunion marked a symbolic demonstration of unity among the historically allied countries, with Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan reaffirming mutual support on longtime regional disputes, including Kashmir, Karabakh and North Cyprus.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Ishaq Dar and Coas Gen Munir, attends the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, May 28, 2025.-X / Azpresident
Prime Minister Shehbaz was accompanied by Dar ISHAQ Dar and the Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The summit is part of its diplomatic tour with four nations, which has already included visits to Turkiye and Iran. He should go to Tajikistan then to attend the international glacier conference in Dushanbe.
Speaking to the summit, Shehbaz said that the world is faced with “serious challenges” such as conflicts, climate change, diseases and economic instability.
“This is why we gathered here today, opting for compassion while rejecting conflicts,” he said. “We are convinced that patience and wisdom will ultimately inaugurate peace and prosperity.”
He thanked President Aliyev for warm hospitality and declared that the summit reflected “a meeting of hearts and souls of authentic friends and sincere sympathizers”.
Shehbaz recalled the “fruitful discussions” organized at the Shanghai cooperation organization last year in Kazakhstan and said that the trilateral partnership was about to rise to “new summits” in accordance with the aspirations of the people. “It would not be a surprise for anyone, because Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Turkiy are linked by deep historical, cultural and spiritual ties forged through centuries of shared values and mutual support.”
The Prime Minister reaffirmed solidarity with Bakou and Ankara, referring to the inexpressible positions of Pakistan on Karabakh and Turkish Cyprus. He noted: “Our strength lies in our solidarity and our mutual respect”.
Shehbaz thanked the two nations for their public support visible during the recent military affair of Pakistan with India, following the pahalgam incident. “We could only be fascinated by the intensity of the fervor and the enthusiasm of our common citizens,” he said.
He said India had not provided credible evidence connecting Pakistan to the incident and rejected Islamabad’s offer from a neutral and transparent international investigation.
Speaking to the summit first, President Ilham Aliyev expressed his concern in the face of recent Pakistani tensions and reiterated the solidarity of Azerbaijan with Pakistan. “We looked at him very closely in the hope that peace would prevail. From the first hours, we expressed our solidarity with fraternal Pakistan,” he said.
Aliyev added that resolution by “dialogue and negotiations in accordance with the United Nations Charter and Resolutions” was the best way to follow.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz also extended sincere congratulations to Aliyev and the inhabitants of Azerbaijan for their day in the Republic. “The way the Azeric nation fought for its release, you have won a high position in the community of nations,” he said.
He also praised the treatment by President Erdogan of the question of Kurdish rebels, referring to the recent PKK decision to dissolve. “This explains in volumes, my brother, your diplomatic skills to solve this problem.
One day earlier, Shehbaz held a bilateral meeting with President Aliyev and thanked him for the support of Azerbaijan during the recent confrontation with India. The meeting was also followed by Coas Gen Munir.
According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s office, the two parties reaffirmed their commitment to diversify their strategic partnership and to promote investment opportunities. Azerbaijan has agreed to facilitate the exchange of delegations to advance discussions on its investment in Pakistan.
In an article on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Shehbaz described the visit as a celebration of “historical links anchored in shared history, mutual trust and unwavering support for each other”. He expressed the confidence that, under the leadership of President Aliyev, the bilateral links “would continue to develop in force”.
On behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan, and on my own name, I extend our sincere congratulations to President Aliyev @presidenaz And the fraternal people of Azerbaijan on the joyful occasion of the day of independence of Azerbaijan.
Pakistan deeply enhances its close …
– Shehbaz Sharif (@cmshehbaz) May 28, 2025
