BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. Deputy Commander
of Azerbaijan Air Force – Air Combat Commander, Major General Zaur
Rustamov met with Assistant Chief of Staff for Military Cooperation
at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Brigadier
General Theodoros Stefou.
This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of
Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, held within NATO Evaluation Level-2 (NEL-2) for
a pair of Mi-17-1V helicopters of the Azerbaijan Air Force,
conducted under NATO’s Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC)
Programme, the sides discussed current state and prospects for the
development of Azerbaijan-NATO military cooperation.
The meeting featured presentations on the joint activities, the
units’ training level, and the assigned tasks.
It was emphasized that such events are of great importance in
enhancing training level for peacekeeping operations, strengthening
interoperability, and expanding the exchange of experience.
Then an extensive exchange of views on issues of mutual interest
was held.
At the end of the meeting, the sides exchanged gifts and a photo
was taken.
Following the meeting, the guests visited the training area,
reviewed the units’ equipment and evaluated its compliance with
NATO standards and requirements.
