On 21 March, Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov started his official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza, the Defense Ministry.
Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov is expected to meet with a number of state and military officials, as well as participate in the military parade dedicated to Pakistan's National Day as an honorary guest.