ISLAMABAD, JULY 11 :  Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Islamabad on Thursday for a two-day official visit from July 11 to July 12, at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to Dawn.

As President Aliyev arrived at Nur Khan Airbase in his private aircraft, he was greeted by PM Shehbaz and his cabinet colleagues, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.

A 21-gun salute boomed in the backdrop to herald the arrival of the dignitary and two children, clad in traditional dresses, presented bouquets to him, media reports said.

During the visit, President Aliyev will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Asif Ali Zardari.
To improve bilateral collaboration, the two parties will hold broad conversations on issues of mutual interest. Several agreements are scheduled to be signed during this visit. (UNI)