Azerbaijan, Turkiye discuss prospects for the development of military cooperation

POLITICS  26 May 2022 - 18:25

The Azerbaijan's Defence Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with a delegation led by the Deputy Minister of National Defence of Turkiye, Muhsin Dere, on May 26.

Welcoming the guests, Hasanov noted that ties between the countries are based on friendship and brotherhood, Caliber.Az reports, referring to the Azerbaijan's defence ministry.

The minister added that cooperation with Turkiye in military, military-technical and military education fields has been expanded in order to increase the defence power of Azerbaijan and this is an important factor ensuring stability in the region.

It was stressed that the friendly relations between the two countries' heads played an important role in the development of relations between the fraternal countries, and the support provided by Turkiye in the military field, as in all areas, was of special importance.

In turn, the deputy minister expressed satisfaction with his next visit to Azerbaijan, stressing the importance of developing joint industry in the military sphere and conducting an exchange of experience between the countries.

It was emphasized that the TEKNOFES Azerbaijan held in Baku has a special significance.

Prospects for the development and main areas of Azerbaijani-Turkish military cooperation were discussed at the meeting.

Caliber.Az