Azerbaijani officers graduate from Türkiye, deepening Ankara-Baku military ties

Azerbaijani servicemen have marked a significant milestone by graduating from the Turkish Army Military School at the National Defence University of Türkiye.

During a ceremony held in Türkiye, Deputy Defence Minister of Azerbaijan Agil Gurbanov presented a diploma to Azerbaijani graduate Lt Hatam Hasanov, who completed his studies with honors, Caliber.Az reports.

Background information

Ankara and Baku have enjoyed a close military partnership, rooted in shared cultural and historical ties, which has become increasingly robust in recent years.

Joint military exercises, training programs, and defense industry collaboration have further solidified this alliance, playing a crucial role in regional security dynamics. Azerbaijan’s participation in Türkiye’s military educational programs is a testament to the growing integration of their defense capabilities.