BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 13. As part of the
16th NATO Days, a delegation led by Deputy Chief of Staff for the
Partnerships Directorate at NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers
Europe (SHAPE), Rear Admiral Yusuf Karagülle, paid an official
visit to Azerbaijan, Trend reports via the Ministry of Defense.
The purpose of the visit was to further develop the current
Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation, fulfill commitments under partnership
programs, and enhance mutual experience exchange.
During the visit, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, the Military Institute named after Heydar Aliyev, as
well as the military units of the Land Forces and Naval Forces that
include subunits declared under NATO’s Operational Capability
Concept (OCC) hosted the meetings with the delegation.
At the events, it was noted that within the Azerbaijan-NATO
cooperation, Azerbaijan actively contributed to international
security. The participation of the Azerbaijan Army’s personnel in
peacekeeping missions was highlighted as a valuable contribution to
global security. Azerbaijan’s active involvement in NATO’s
Partnership for Peace programme, as well as the achievements gained
under the OCC programme, were also highlighted.
The meetings underscored the importance of cooperation in the
military training and educational field. It was noted that the
participation of Azerbaijani officers in NATO trainings and
headquarters is beneficial in enhancing their operational, command,
and military-scientific knowledge. Various briefings and roundtable
discussions were organized for the delegation.
At the end of the meetings held as part of the 16th NATO Days,
the sides exchanged gifts, and photos were taken.
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