Islamabad hosts official reception for Azerbaijan's Independence Day

An official reception dedicated to May 28 – Azerbaijan's Independence Day was held in Islamabad, organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan, Report informs.

Speaking at the event, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, highlighted the independence path of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR). He noted that although the ADR lasted only 23 months, during that period parliament, government, and state symbols were established, important steps were taken in state-building, and the foundations of democratic traditions were laid.

The ambassador emphasized that after regaining independence in 1991, Azerbaijan preserved its sovereignty under the leadership of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and this policy is successfully continued today by President Ilham Aliyev.

Farhadov recalled that Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan's independence, stressing that relations between the two nations are based on mutual trust, brotherhood, and solidarity. He added that Azerbaijan and Pakistan consistently support each other both bilaterally and on regional and international platforms.

Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, in his remarks, underlined the high level of inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries and noted that Azerbaijan and Pakistan traditionally support each other in international forums.

The event concluded with the cutting of a symbolic cake marking the 108th anniversary of Independence Day, followed by commemorative photographs.