Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called President Ilham Aliyev.
This was reported on President Aliyev's "X" social media account.
The leaders reaffirmed brotherly and strategic ties, welcoming expansion in energy, trade, and people-to-people contacts.
The PM highlighted the significance of the World Urban Forum session in Baku.
President Aliyev thanked for attention to the Forum.
The PM said he cannot attend but Pakistan will be represented at a high level.
The sides exchanged views on regional processes, especially the situation in the Middle East.
President Aliyev praised Pakistan's active mediation role in de-escalation.
The leaders agreed to stay in close contact.
The PM invited President Aliyev to Pakistan, and the invitation was accepted with pleasure.
