Irfan Ozsert and Zakir Hasanov
Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov held high-level talks with Army General Irfan Ozsert, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces.
General Ozsert's official visit to Azerbaijan was dedicated to his participation in the 15th high-level military dialogue meeting between Azerbaijan and Turkey, which became a turning point in the ongoing military cooperation between the two countries.
During the talks, the sides discussed the multifaceted prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey, covering, in particular, the military, military-technical and military-educational spheres.
Note that the two countries have faced regional security challenges and touched upon a range of mutual interests, reflecting their commitment to strengthening strategic partnership.
After the meeting between Defense Minister Hasanov and General Ozsert, the the discussions continued with participation of the First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijani Army, Colonel General Karim Veliyev, who met with the Turkish delegation.
The meeting, held at the General Staff level, highlighted the upward trajectory of the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Turkey. Officials from both countries emphasized the paramount importance of raising the intensity of joint military exercises. These joint efforts are seen as a key strategy to enhance the knowledge and skills of the military personnel of both countries, contributing to the smooth integration of their armed forces.
The discussions illustrate the commitment of Azerbaijan and Turkey to deepen their military ties with an emphasis on the strategic importance of their partnership.
In considering that the geopolitical dynamics continue to evolve, the cooperation between these two countries is a testament to the enduring nature of their alliance and their shared commitment to regional stability and security.
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