President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Muhammad Zakaullah. Hailing political relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, President Ilham Aliyev said the two countries were close partners and allies, and their peoples enjoyed fraternal ties. The head of state recalled with pleasure a visit of President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain to Azerbaijan, saying constructive discussions were conducted during the trip.