An event marking the Day of Independence of Azerbaijan has been arranged in Pakistan by the country`s Embassy in Islamabad and Azerbaijan-Pakistan Media Forum.

The event brought together Pakistani public, political figures, scientists and journalists.

Chairman of Azerbaijan-Pakistan Media Forum Raja Javid Batty highlighted Azerbaijan`s independence history. He also spoke about 20 January tragedy, Khojaly massacre, and Azerbaijanis` struggle for independence.

Pakistani former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Akram Zaki described Azerbaijan as one of the rapidly growing economies of the world.