ABU DHABI, UAE, February 3. On February 3,
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President
of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
observed the joint operational-tactical exercise Peace Shield –
2026, conducted with the participation of servicemen from the armed
forces of both countries in Abu Dhabi, Trend’s special correspondent reports.
The exercise, conducted in urban, mountainous, and maritime
environments, involved tasks such as detecting and neutralizing
illegal armed groups, restoring control over a seized vessel,
neutralizing terrorist elements and releasing hostages, evacuating
the wounded, preventing riots and sabotage-type activities
threatening public security, and conducting firefighting
operations.
The main goal of the exercise is to enhance the professional
skills of military personnel in counterterrorism operations,
contribute to lasting peace, and facilitate the exchange of
experience between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and the UAE.
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