BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 27. A delegation led by
the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel
General Zakir Hasanov, is on an official visit to the Italian
Republic, Trend
reports referring to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense.
As part of the visit, the delegation visited the Embassy of
Azerbaijan in Italy.
Then, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with his Italian
counterpart, Guido Crosetto.
In accordance with protocol, during the official welcoming
ceremony, the ministers of defense passed along the guard of honor.
Afterwards, the national anthems of both countries were
performed.
At the meeting, which was also attended by the Ambassador of
Azerbaijan to Italy, Rashad Aslanov, the sides discussed bilateral
relations based on strategic partnership and their prospects.
During the meeting, the parties conducted a detailed exchange of
views on the further development of cooperation in the military,
military-technical, and military-educational spheres, as well as on
other issues of mutual interest.
