Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov, on Tuesday, visited the Naval Headquarters (NHQ) at Islamabad, Pakistan.
Upon his arrival at NHQ, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf received the Azerbaijan Commander who was presented with the Guard of Honour. To honour martyrs who had laid down their lives to defend the country, the top brass then laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada’s Monument.
At the meeting, matters of mutual interest took precedence which included regional maritime security and future pathways towards strengthening cooperation in defense and training.
Both leaders further pledged to fortify the existing bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. The dignitary received a briefing about ongoing naval defense projects as well.
Pakistan Azerbaijan relations
The two countries share brotherly relations which have stood the test of time. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Azerbaijan Commander’s recent visit is expected to promote bilateral collaboration between Pakistan and Azerbaijan for the future.
Amid regional tensions such as Houthi disruptions in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea conflicts, Pakistan and Azerbaijan wish to further strengthen their brotherly ties.
The exchange came after Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff’s visit to Azerbaijan in August 2025, signifying peace and prosperity between the two nations.
