Azerbaijan, Vietnam deepen defence ties with military training pact PHOTO

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov,  held high-level meetings in Hanoi as part of his official visit to Vietnam, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to deepening defence cooperation.

During the visit, Colonel General Hasanov was received by the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh. The sides discussed bilateral defence relations and explored avenues to enhance cooperation in security and military training. The meeting underscored the growing strategic dialogue between Azerbaijan and Vietnam in the context of their longstanding friendship, Caliber.Az reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Defence Ministry.

As part of the official agenda, Colonel General Hasanov also met with his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defence. The two ministers participated in an official welcome ceremony, which included a review of the guard of honor and the performance of the national anthems of both countries by a military orchestra—symbolizing the mutual respect and diplomatic significance of the occasion.

Following the ceremony, the Azerbaijani Minister of Defence signed the Book of Remembrance, paying tribute to the history and sacrifices shared by the Vietnamese military.

In their talks, Ministers Hasanov and Giang reviewed the current state of bilateral military cooperation and discussed future prospects. The discussions covered a broad range of topics, including training programs, defence industry collaboration, and strategic exchanges. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued high-level mutual visits to further strengthen defence ties.

A key outcome of the meeting was the signing of a Letter of Intent on cooperation in military training, marking a significant step forward in institutionalizing defence collaboration between Azerbaijan and Vietnam. The agreement is expected to facilitate the exchange of military students, joint training initiatives, and knowledge-sharing between the armed forces of both nations.

By Vafa Guliyeva