Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, who extended prayers for the victims of the Islamabad blast and expressed solidarity with Pakistan.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister strongly condemned the attack and reiterated Pakistan's resolve to fight terrorism. Both leaders discussed current regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Azerbaijan.