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    Trilateral summit of Strategic Unity-Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Pakistan

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    LANCHIN: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed the strong bonds between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan, emphasizing their shared commitment to sovereignty, territorial integrity, and justice during a trilateral summit held Wednesday in the city of Lachin. He was joined by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

    “This summit holds great symbolic meaning,” Aliyev said, highlighting that the three nations have consistently supported one another on core principles of international law. “From the very first day of the 44-day Patriotic War [in 2020], Türkiye and Pakistan stood by Azerbaijan politically and morally, and we have equally stood by them in solidarity.”

    The Azerbaijani leader expressed confidence that this trilateral format, first launched in July last year, will evolve into a lasting tradition, serving as a platform for deepening ties across a broad range of sectors.

    Aliyev noted the vast strategic and economic potential the three nations share, pointing to Azerbaijan’s significant investments—over $20 billion in Türkiye’s economy—and a pledge to invest $2 billion in Pakistan’s economy, underscoring Baku’s long-term commitment to regional cooperation.

    On the subject of energy, Aliyev said the partnership between Azerbaijan and Türkiye has “reshaped the region’s energy map,” making both countries pivotal to energy security across Europe and Asia. He also referenced ongoing work in renewable energy production and export, signaling that the trilateral partnership could play a central role in the clean energy transition.

    He further underlined the geostrategic importance of transport corridors connecting Asia and Europe via Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and welcomed Pakistan’s participation in developing multimodal freight networks, which could dramatically increase the region’s connectivity and economic integration.

    Defense cooperation was also a major theme of the summit. Aliyev stressed that growing military ties among the three nations contribute to peace and stability across a wide geography. “Our defense partnership is strong and will continue to grow, but we must also expand into emerging fields such as digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and space technologies,” he added.

    In a notable diplomatic gesture, Aliyev praised Turkish President Erdoğan’s leadership following the announcement that the PKK terrorist group would disband and surrender its weapons, calling it a testament to Türkiye’s strength and a “historic milestone not just for Türkiye, but for the peace and stability of the wider region.”

    Turning to South Asia, Aliyev voiced deep concern over recent tensions between Pakistan and India, calling for a peaceful resolution. “We support a negotiated settlement based on the principles of international law and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions,” he said.

    Concluding his remarks, Aliyev reiterated that the summit reaffirmed the unity of the three “brotherly nations” and offered a powerful vision for shared progress rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and strategic alignment.

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