BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 27. Azerbaijan’s
parliament has ratified a defense cooperation agreement with
Ethiopia, formalizing a framework for expanded military and
security ties between the two countries, Trend reports.
The Milli Majlis approved the agreement during its plenary
session on Monday, according to state media reports.
The deal, titled the “Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of
Defense between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and
the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,” was
signed in Baku on February 27, 2026.
Officials said the agreement is intended to establish a legal
basis for defense cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations in
areas including military education and training, joint exercises,
civil-military coordination, peacekeeping and humanitarian
operations, logistical support, and military-technical
cooperation.
The accord also outlines additional forms of engagement such as
official visits, bilateral consultations, participation in defense
exhibitions, and exchanges between military and civilian
delegations.
Implementation of the agreement will be overseen by the defense
ministries of both countries.
It further includes provisions covering financial arrangements,
information sharing, disciplinary procedures, emergency
coordination, and other operational matters, as well as procedures
for entry into force and termination.
Following debate, lawmakers adopted the draft law approving the
agreement in a single reading.
