The leaders of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan convened in the symbolic and historic city of Lachin for their second trilateral summit, coinciding with Azerbaijan's Independence Day.
This high-level meeting underscored the deep-rooted strategic, economic, and cultural bonds among the three nations, while signaling their intention to expand cooperation across various domains including defense, trade, infrastructure, and technology.
Key Outcomes and Highlights
From President Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan):
Emphasized the significance of holding the summit in Lachin, a city liberated during the 2020 Patriotic War.
Expressed gratitude to Türkiye and Pakistan for their unwavering support during the conflict.
Highlighted Azerbaijan's $20 billion investment in Türkiye and a planned $2 billion investment in Pakistan.
Noted that Azerbaijan-Türkiye energy collaboration has reshaped the region's energy dynamics.
Called for exploring new avenues like AI, digital innovation, and space technologies.
Emphasized the importance of East-West transport corridors and regional multimodal freight initiatives.
Supported joint military exercises and technical defense cooperation.
Stressed the importance of continued collaboration on platforms such as the UN, OIC, ECO, and D-8, thanking Türkiye and Pakistan for backing Azerbaijan's membership in D-8.
From President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Türkiye):
Congratulated Azerbaijan on its Independence Day and honored its martyrs.
Reaffirmed the trilateral bond as one rooted in mutual love, trust, and shared values.
Proposed institutionalizing trilateral cooperation with foreign ministers drafting a strategic framework.
Praised the inauguration of Lachin International Airport as a major development milestone.
Welcomed Pakistan-India ceasefire, offering Türkiye's support for lasting peace.
Highlighted success in counter-terrorism, particularly the disarmament of PKK.
Strongly condemned Israel's actions in Palestine, advocating for a Gaza ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access.
Called for intensified collaboration in trade, infrastructure, counter-terrorism, and cultural exchange.
From Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan):
Thanked Azerbaijan for its warm hospitality and congratulated both countries on their recent achievements.
Described the Lachin summit as a "meeting of hearts and souls" among true allies.
Reiterated Pakistan's principled positions on Karabakh, Kashmir, and Northern Turkish Cyprus.
Appreciated Türkiye and Azerbaijan's solidarity during Pakistan's past conflicts.
Expressed readiness for peace dialogue with India, particularly on Kashmir and water disputes, if approached with sincerity.
Condemned India's alleged weaponization of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Stressed the importance of trilateral unity in addressing global challenges such as armed conflicts and climate change.
Concluded with a message of solidarity: "Pakistan-Türkiye-Azerbaijan friendship, Zindabad (Long Live)."
The Lachin Trilateral Summit has not only marked a diplomatic milestone but also reaffirmed the growing political synergy between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan. The leaders' joint commitment to expanding cooperation across traditional and emerging sectors is expected to strengthen their regional influence and deepen their trilateral bond for years to come.
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