The Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, on Monday said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan share mutual values of cultures, religion and history and geo-strategy.

According to the issued details by ISPR, the Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa met with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku.

As per informed by ISPR sources, the COAS is on a two-day long official visit to Azerbaijan. Minister of Defence of Azerbaijan Colonel General Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu was also present during the meeting.

Matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and bilateral defence and security cooperation in various fields were discussed during the meeting.

He also expressed Pakistan Army’s desire to further enhance bilateral military cooperation and regional partnership between the two countries.

The Azerbaijan side thanked the Army Chief for Pakistan's support to Azerbaijan at all international forums.

Earlier on arrival at Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence, COAS was also presented a Guard of Honour by the contingent of the military.