BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 3. In alignment with
the military cooperation agreement signed between Azerbaijan and
Türkiye, a national flag change ceremony was conducted in
preparation for the joint "Heydar Aliyev–2026" training, which is
scheduled to take place in Kars, Türkiye, the Azerbaijani Ministry
of Defense told Trend.
The flag platoon, which set out from the headquarters of the
Combined Arms Army, commenced its march from the city of Nakhchivan
toward the Sadarak border crossing point, the Umid Bridge over the
Araz River. Simultaneously, Türkiye’s platoon set off from the city
of Kars, heading toward the chosen spot for the ceremony.
Following the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic
of Azerbaijan and the Independence March of the Republic of
Türkiye, a flag change ceremony was conducted at the Umid
Bridge.
Subsequently, during an event organized to mark the dispatching
of personnel and military equipment to the training site, the
Commander of the Combined Arms Army, Lieutenant General Kanan
Seyidov delivered a speech highlighting the significance of the
joint military exercise and wished the participants success.
Following the event, the units designated to participate in the
exercise departed from the city of Nakhchivan.
It should be noted that the purpose of the exercise is to plan
and execute joint operations in accordance with the principles of
modern warfare, ensure effective interoperability, facilitate the
exchange of experience in comprehensive combat support, and enhance
the knowledge and skills of personnel.
Per the operational framework, tactical maneuvers across diverse
scenarios and the implementation of specialized missions will be
executed.
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