Madat Guliyev received CJCSC Gen. Nadeem Raza of Pakistan

BAKU, MAR 4: Minister of Defense Industry Madat Guliyev received a delegation led by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Nadim Raza, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan.

The Defense Industry Ministry told APA that the current state of military-technical relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan and prospects for future cooperation were discussed at the meeting.

Madat Guliyev noted that the Ministry of Defense Industry was established in 2005 on the personal initiative of President Ilham Aliyev, a worthy successor of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, to maintain the high level of combat readiness of our Armed Forces. Stressing that Pakistan has always stood by our people in the just struggle for the restoration of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, the minister praised the political, moral support and firm position of the friendly country. The guests were also informed about the material and moral damage inflicted on Azerbaijan as a result of the Armenian occupation. It was noted that the occupation of our lands for about 30 years has put these regions in a deplorable state.

In turn, General Nadim Raza said he would spare no effort to develop relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, emphasizing that relations between the two countries are based on friendship and brotherhood and will continue to be mutually beneficial.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Bilal Yaheen expressed confidence that Azerbaijan and Pakistan will join efforts to develop cooperation in political and other fields, including military, and that these relations will make a significant contribution to world peace.

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COURTESY apa.az

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