Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his re-election as the premier, according to the PML-N.

“Linked by religious and cultural roots, our countries enjoy fruitful cooperation in areas of mutual interest both bilaterally and multilaterally,” Aliyev was quoted as saying.

“We express our appreciation for Pakistan’s consistent support and equitable stand for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of our country’s internationally recognised borders,” he added.