BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 2. Delegation led by
Rector of the National Defense University of the Azerbaijan
Ministry of Defense, Major General Gunduz Abdulov has paid a visit
to the United States of America.


This was reported by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense.


As part of the visit, the delegation held meetings at the U.S.
National Defense University and the Near East South Asia Center for
Strategic Studies (NESA).


During the meetings held, a comprehensive exchange of views took
place on the current status and future prospects of bilateral
cooperation in military education, the adaptation of professional
military education to modern challenges, strategic leadership, and
the development of human capital in the defense sector.


Major General Gunduz Abdulov provided detailed information on
the reforms implemented at Azerbaijan NDU, including the
application of the competency-based education model, the
enhancement of the modern officer training system, Continuous
Professional Military Education (CPME), and ongoing efforts to
develop military education based on international best
practices.


The meetings reviewed joint academic initiatives, including the
professional development and exchange of faculty members.


Furthermore, the analysis of academic course curricula and the
development of the professional non-commissioned officer (NCO)
system were a central focus of the discussions.


During the meeting, the sides held extensive discussions on
opportunities for mutual cooperation in developing AI-enabled
wargaming, as well as other issues of common interest.


In conclusion, an agreement was reached on the implementation of
the planned activities.


It is noteworthy that such meetings are of high significance in
terms of expanding international partnerships in professional
military education and learning best practices.