Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif spoke with the President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on telephone and conveyed his heartfelt condolences and Pakistan's solidarity with the people of Azerbaijan on the loss of precious lives in the tragic Azal Airlines crash on 25th December, 2024.

During the conversation, the Prime Minister said the entire Pakistani nation shares the sorrow of the brotherly people of Azerbaijan and is praying to Allah the Almighty for the bereaved families, as well as for speedy recovery of the injured. 

He said that the brotherly people of Azerbaijan would certainly overcome this tragedy, with their exemplary resilience and strength.

The Prime Minister assured President Aliyev for extending all out support from Pakistan at this challenging time.

President Aliyev thanked the Prime Minister for his support and solidarity in the wake of the tragic incident.

Both leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment and resolve to further strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Azerbaijan Embassy in Islamabad to express condolence over the tragic crash of an Azerbaijani airliner.

In his meeting with Azerbaijan Ambassador Khazar Farhadov, he prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls.