Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan discuss military cooperation prospects

Delegation led by the First Deputy Defense Minister of Azerbaijan – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev is on a working visit to Kazakhstan, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

Within the visit, the Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army held a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lieutenant General Kanysh Abubakirov.

The sides emphasized that relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are founded on the principles of historical friendship, brotherhood, and strategic partnership. They noted that joint exercises conducted with the participation of military personnel from both countries make a significant contribution to enhancing the professional training of servicemen, expanding the exchange of experience, and further strengthening cooperation between the two armies.

The meeting also included discussions on the current state and prospects of military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, regional security issues, and a number of other issues of common interest.

In recognition of his significant contribution to the development of Azerbaijan–Kazakhstan military cooperation, Colonel General Karim Valiyev was awarded the Medal "For Contribution to the Development of Military Cooperation".