August 8, 2025 – Islamabad:
Pakistan has warmly welcomed the historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar issuing congratulatory statements.
Leaders’ Reactions
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- Called the deal a “dawn of a new era of peace, stability, and cooperation in the South Caucasus.”
- Congratulated President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan, reaffirming Pakistan’s consistent support for its “brotherly nation.”
- Appreciated the role of the United States and President Donald Trump in facilitating the breakthrough.
- Expressed hope the agreement will “open new avenues for trade, connectivity, and regional integration.”
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Deputy PM & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
- Described it as a “truly historic moment.”
- Praised the vision of President Aliyev and President Trump in achieving the deal.
- Extended congratulations to Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.
Background
Pakistan’s positive reaction reflects its long-standing close ties with Azerbaijan and its stance of not recognizing Armenia due to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Leaders expressed hope that the spirit of dialogue seen in this agreement could inspire peaceful resolutions to other protracted global disputes.
