BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 2. Azerbaijan
Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with a
delegation led by the First Deputy Minister of Defense of the
Kyrgyz Republic, Major General Taalaybek Sharshеev, on October 30
in Baku.


According to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense, the visit
commenced with the delegation laying a wreath at the Eternal Flame
monument at the Alley of Martyrs, paying their deepest reverence to
the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for independence and
territorial integrity of the Motherland.


The meeting with Colonel General Zakir Hasanov emphasized that
the historic bonds of friendship and brotherhood between two
nations play an important role in expanding military cooperation,
as well as strengthening ties across all other areas.


The Azerbaijan Minister of Defense highlighted the positive
impact of joint military exercises involving servicemen from both
countries on maintaining a high level of combat readiness of their
respective armed forces.


Major General Taalaybek Sharshееv expressed his satisfaction
with the visit to Azerbaijan and gratitude for the warm
hospitality. He noted that such visits make a significant
contribution to enhancing the exchange of experience between the
two armies and further strengthening military cooperation.


The sides also held an extensive exchange of views on joint
activities in the military and military education fields, as well
as other issues of common interest.


As part of the visit, the delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic
visited Jamshid Nakhchivanski Military Lyceum under the National
Defense University.


During a meeting with Deputy Rector of the National Defense
University for Science and Education, Major General Arif Hasanov
the guests were briefed on the history of the military educational
institution, its academic structure and material and technical
facilities.


The meeting also included discussions on matters of common
interest regarding the further advancement of cooperation in
military education and the expansion of experience-sharing.


The delegation then met with Kyrgyz cadets studying at the
Heydar Aliyev Military Institute under the National Defense
University, and inquired about their educational progress and
training.