Joint military exercise "Birlestik-2024" commences with solemn ceremony in Aktau PHOTO / VIDEO

The opening ceremony of the "Birlestik-2024" international operational-tactical command and staff exercises took place in Aktau.

The event followed a joint plan signed by the Ministries of Defence of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry told Caliber.Az.

The ceremony was attended by servicemen from the participating countries, media representatives, and other guests. The ceremony included the singing of national anthems and the raising of national flags of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, followed by a solemn march of the servicemen.

Speakers highlighted the exercises' significance for planning joint activities and exchanging experiences and extended their best wishes for success to all participants.

Azerbaijan's delegation to the "Birlestik-2024" exercises includes personnel from the Army, Air Force, and Navy, as well as naval and aviation assets.