India targeting Azerbaijan in global forums over Pakistan ties: President Aliyev
Beijing: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that India is seeking to take revenge on Azerbaijan in international organizations due to Baku’s support for Pakistan.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Aliyev made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin. The comments came after Azerbaijan said that India blocked Baku’s bid for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The Azerbaijani media has accused India of violating the principles of “multilateral diplomacy” by blocking Azerbaijan’s ambition due to its close ties with Pakistan.
Shehbaz Sharif thanked Ilham Aliyev on behalf of the Pakistani people and government for Azerbaijan’s solidarity during the April-May military confrontation with India.
He also underlined the importance of the trilateral Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Pakistan format, recalling his previous visits to Baku.
Aliyev congratulated Pakistan on its victory over India and stressed that, despite New Delhi’s actions in international forums, Azerbaijan prioritizes “brotherhood” in its ties with Islamabad. He added that his country is taking steps to implement the outcomes of trilateral meetings.
The two leaders also discussed expanding trade and economic cooperation within the Azerbaijani-Pakistani intergovernmental commission.
Sharif congratulated Aliyev on progress in the peace process with Armenia, which the Azerbaijani leader said was vital for ensuring lasting stability in the South Caucasus.
Aliyev has repeatedly emphasized that Azerbaijan’s partnership with Pakistan is rooted in close political, cultural and strategic ties.
In recent years, Islamabad and Baku have expanded cooperation in defense, trade, and regional security.
