Baku / 20.04.18 / Turan: On Friday, April 20, Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov received the commander of NATO forces in Europe, Curtis Scaparotti.
The Defense Ministry's press service reports that during the meeting issues of development of cooperation between the Azerbaijani Armed Forces and NATO structures, participation in various Alliance program were discussed.
Hasanov expressed his dissatisfaction with the "unjustified restrictions" on arms deliveries to Azerbaijan, imposed by a number of countries.
At the same time, he noted the active participation of Azerbaijan in the fight against terrorism, the support of NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Scaparotti expressed gratitude to the authorities of Azerbaijan for hospitality and assistance in arranging a meeting with the chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation. -02D-
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