NATO delegation visites Azerbaijani National Defence University PHOTO

On November 22, a delegation led by the Deputy Chief of Staff at Partnership Directorate at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Rear Admiral Gunnstein Bruåsdal, visited the National Defence University.

The delegation is on a visit to Azerbaijan as part of the NATO Days, Caliber.Az reports, citing the ministry.

The rector of the National Defense University, Professor, Lt-Gen Heydar Piriyev, welcomed the guests emphasising the importance of the meetings organized within the framework of cooperation with NATO. Azerbaijan’s interest in further expanding the current military cooperation with NATO was noted.

Expressing gratitude for the hospitality, Rear Admiral G. Bruåsdal stressed that the work carried out in various spheres of activity of the Azerbaijan Army has a positive impact on the field of military education.

Highly appreciating the activities of the Azerbaijani military servicemen within the framework of various NATO programmes, the guest highlighted the successful continuation of Azerbaijan-NATO relations.

Then a briefing on the activities, structures, and responsibilities of the National Defence University and other military educational institutions functioning under it was presented to the guests.

In turn, the NATO delegation delivered presentations to the listeners regarding NATO's history and structure, as well as Azerbaijan-NATO relations.

In the end, questions of mutual interest were answered.