Ilham Aliyev thanks Pakistani Prime Minister for Victory Day congratulations

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has thanked Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif for his congratulations on Victory Day.

According to Report, in a post on X, the head of state noted that November 8 is a significant day for the Azerbaijani people, symbolizing the liberation of lands and the end of nearly 30 years of occupation.

Ilham Aliyev stressed that he highly values Pakistan's continued support for Azerbaijan. He said that Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's participation in the Victory Parade held in Baku last year was further evidence of the unbreakable friendship and brotherhood between the two countries.

In his congratulatory message, Shehbaz Sharif described November 8 as a historic testament to the courage, determination and self-sacrifice of the Azerbaijani people.

Thank you, my dear brother Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz), for your warm congratulations to me and the people of Azerbaijan on Victory Day. November 8 is a momentous day for our nation, marking the liberation of our lands and the end of nearly three decades of occupation. We deeply value Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity. Your presence at last year’s Victory Parade in Baku was yet another testament to our enduring friendship and brotherhood. 🇦🇿🇵🇰

— Ilham Aliyev (@presidentaz) November 8, 2026