ISLAMABAD, 3 November 2026–Philippine Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, accompanied by his wife, Mme. Alicia Kalaw-Fernandez, attended the reception hosted by Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Irfan Davudov, and Defense Attaché Col. Elnur Mousumov, on 3 November 2026 at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, marking the 6th Anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory Day.

The Philippines and Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations on 27 March 1992. Over the past three decades, the two countries have sustained friendly relations and explored opportunities to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, energy, tourism, and cultural exchanges.

The Ambassador’s attendance reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening its longstanding friendship with Azerbaijan and fostering closer diplomatic engagement and cooperation between the two countries. END