NATO delegation visits Azerbaijan for 30th anniversary of Partnership for Peace

A delegation headed by NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General Burcu San has visited Azerbaijan.

The visit was made as part of a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Azerbaijan's joining NATO's Partnership for Peace programme. Head of the International Military Cooperation Department, Colonel Elchin Abdullayev met with the NATO delegation, the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry told Caliber.Az.

The meeting focused on the implementation of commitments outlined in the "Individually Tailored Partnership Programme" (ITPP), which serves as the primary legal framework for cooperation with NATO, as well as Azerbaijan's participation in international security missions.  

The parties discussed the training of various military units declared by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces for integration into NATO’s Joint Armed Forces under the Operational Capabilities Concept, as well as the contributions of Azerbaijani personnel serving in various NATO headquarters and structures under the "Partnership Staff Positions" concept.

Head of the Mission of the Azerbaijan Republic to NATO Jafar Huseynzada also attended the meeting. 

The sides stressed that Azerbaijan is a reliable partner of NATO and exchanged views on the future prospects of cooperation.

NATO and Azerbaijan have a long-standing partnership, for 30 years, since Azerbaijan joined the Partnership for Peace in 1994. The collaboration has focused on issues of mutual concern – from energy security to capability development. NATO’s Science for Peace and Security programme has also underpinned cooperation to enhance counter-terrorism and strengthen cyber security.

By Naila Huseynova