Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan and Hungary emphasized strategic nature of bilateral cooperation

Baku/07.06.23/Turan: Issues of developing cooperation between Azerbaijan and Hungary in the military sphere were discussed on June 7 at a meeting of the Defense Ministers of the two countries Zakir Hasanov and Christoph Salai-Bobrovnitsky.

During the conversation, Hasanov detailed about the demining and restoration processes and construction operations carried out by Azerbaijan in the liberated territories.

Also, he pointed out that in order to prevent the transfer of manpower, ammunition, mines and other military equipment to the Armenian-populated part of Karabakh, Azerbaijan has established a border checkpoint at the end point of the Azerbaijani-Armenian border on the Lachin road.

It is worth recalling that at present the Armenian residents, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Russian peacekeeping contingent are crossing the checkpoint in both directions in a transparent and orderly manner, the Azerbaijani Defense Minister stressed.

Salai-Bobrovnitsky, for his part, noted that Hungary recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and stated that Azerbaijani-Hungarian bilateral relations are based on strategic partnership and successfully developing in many areas, including the military. According to him, Hungary supports the Trilateral Statement of November 10, 2020 and is ready to contribute to achieving sustainable peace in the region.

The importance of mutual visits between Azerbaijan and Hungary aimed at expanding ties in the military, military-technical and military-educational spheres was stressed at the meeting, and a detailed exchange of views on the military-political situation in the region and prospects for the development of cooperation took place. -06D-