Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Lachin, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday to attend the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit.
He was received at Lachin Airport by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Qasim Mohiuddin, and other diplomatic officials, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Pakistani delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi.
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held high-level talks on Tuesday with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, at the General Staff Headquarters, as he visited Tehran as part of Pakistan’s efforts to enhance regional military cooperation and stabilise border security.
The discussions centred on strengthening defence collaboration and refining existing border security mechanisms between the two neighbouring countries. The visit marks a continued push by both sides to address mutual concerns related to cross-border militancy, smuggling, and regional stability.
Earlier this month, amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India, Azerbaijan expressed support for Pakistan and solidarity with its government and people.
The Azerbaijani government condemned actions by the Indian military in a formal letter to Pakistan’s Prime Minister.
The message, delivered by Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Khazar Farhadov, included condolences for those affected by the conflict and wishes for the injured’s recovery. Azerbaijan also urged both sides to seek a peaceful resolution through diplomatic means.
During the summit, Shehbaz Sharif is expected to join Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for high-level talks aimed at strengthening trilateral cooperation.
The prime minister will also hold a bilateral meeting with President Aliyev during his visit.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a six-day diplomatic tour of four countries, as Pakistan seeks to bolster regional partnerships following recent tensions with India.
The Foreign Office earlier said the premier is holding wide-ranging talks with the leadership of all four countries. He is also conveying Pakistan’s appreciation for their support during the recent escalation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz arrived in Tehran on Monday, where he held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the historic Sa’dabad Palace. He also met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei.
Following their talks, the prime minister and President Pezeshkian addressed a joint media appearance. During the briefing, Shehbaz thanked Iran for its support during recent tensions between Pakistan and India.
He reiterated Pakistan’s backing of Iran’s right to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme, stating: “We stand with our Iranian brothers and fully support Iran’s right to a civilian nuclear programme.”
The prime minister has completed visits to Turkiye and Iran, and will conclude his regional tour in Tajikistan, where he is scheduled to attend the International Conference on Glaciers on May 29–30.
