Baku: During the struggle for the liberation of the lands, Pakistan stood by Azerbaijan like a rock, and it will continue to do so,” Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said at the military parade in Baku dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the Victory in the Patriotic War, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the parade marked a significant milestone in Azerbaijan’s history as it celebrated the achievements of its Armed Forces. Prime Minister Sharif expressed his admiration for the Azerbaijani troops, noting their resilience and dedication under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev. He highlighted that the global community witnessed the Azerbaijani Armed Forces reclaiming their ancestral lands.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan also commented on the return of former internally displaced families to Karabakh, describing it as inspiring. He mentioned the reconstruction efforts in regions such as Lachin, Shusha, and Khankendi, emphasizing their impactful nature.