ISLAMABAD – May 8, 2025:
As tensions continue to rise between India and Pakistan, the Republic of Azerbaijan has extended full support to Pakistan, emphasizing its strong solidarity with the Pakistani government and people during this volatile period.
In an official communication delivered to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Azerbaijan’s government condemned the recent military actions by India and voiced serious concern over the deteriorating regional situation. The message was personally conveyed by Ambassador Khazar Farhadov, who reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to standing with Pakistan in the face of growing hostilities.
According to a statement from the Pakistani Foreign Office, Azerbaijan expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks and offered prayers for the quick recovery of the injured civilians.
The Azerbaijani government also made a clear call for peaceful resolution through diplomatic dialogue, urging all parties to refrain from further military escalation.
The renewed support from Baku comes in the wake of a deadly incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where 22 tourists lost their lives. India accused Pakistan of being complicit in the attack—an allegation Islamabad firmly denies.
In response, India has taken a series of retaliatory measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing the Wagah-Attari border crossing. Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) condemned these moves, warning that blocking Pakistan’s water supply would be treated as an act of war under international law.
Tensions reached a boiling point during the night of May 6 and 7, when Indian forces reportedly launched missile strikes on six Pakistani locations, resulting in the deaths of 31 civilians, including women and children, and injuring 71 others, according to the Director General of ISPR.
Amid growing regional uncertainty, Azerbaijan’s diplomatic gesture has been widely welcomed in Islamabad as a symbol of regional unity and support during a national crisis.
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