The joint military parade was held at Parade Ground near Faizabad Interchange in which contingents of three armed forces and security forces conducted march past while fighter jets presented aerobatic maneuvers, reports DND News Agency from Islamabad.
Azerbaijani military contingent also participated in Parade along with military contingents of Pakistan, Bahrain, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka.
Azerbaijani military officials had hectic day in Pakistan on Friday also when Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who is here to attend 79thPakistan Day of Pakistan, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at General Headquarters of Pakistan on Friday and attend Pakistan Parade on Saturday.
During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and bilateral defence cooperation came under discussion. The Visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability.
Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the Minister of Defence laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.
It may be mentioned that Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, also held meeting with Defence Minister of Pakistan Pervaiz Khatak on Friday.