BAKU: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Baku State University, Azerbaijan.

The honourary doctorate was conferred by Rector Academic Abel Maharramdov in an impressive ceremony held here.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister thanked the Baku University administration for honouring him with the doctorate.

He said the bonds between Pakistan and Azerbaijan were based on historical, cultural and social affinities and the ways of life the people of both countries shared. Their fate was shaped through their common goals and objectives, he added.

Prime Minister Sharif said that progress and prosperity could be achieved through peace.

He also lauded the achievements made by Azerbaijan under the dynamic leadership of Ilham Aliyev and expressed the hope that bonds of friendship between the two countries would grow further.—NNI