Naveed Ahmad Khan

ISLAMABAD: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived here on Thursday on a two-day official visit from July 11-12, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

As President Aliyev alighted at Nur Khan Airbase from his special aircraft, he was warmly received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif along with his cabinet members including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar.

A 21-gun salute boomed in the backdrop to herald the arrival of the dignitary and two children, clad in traditional dresses, presented bouquets to him.

During the visit, President Aliyev will hold meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Asif Ali Zardari.

The two sides will engage in wide-ranging discussions on areas of mutual interest to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Several Agreements and MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit.

PM Shehbaz welcomed him at the Nur Khan Airbase. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were also present on the occasion. Upon his arrival, two children gave him a flower bouquet.

President Aliyev would hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the visit from July 11 to July 12, said a Foreign Office press release.