Pakistan and Azerbaijan have stressed on the need for de-escalation and restoration of peace in the region.
This came during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today.
During their conversation, the Prime Minister condemned, in the strongest terms, the drone attacks on Nakhchivan exclave of Azerbaijan yesterday that targeted innocent civilians.
He assured the Azerbaijani leadership that Pakistan stands in complete solidarity and support with the brotherly people of Azerbaijan at this difficult time.
He apprised President Ilham Aliyev of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach efforts in the aftermath of the ongoing crisis in Iran and the Gulf region.
President Ilham 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.
Both the sides also agreed to remain in touch.
