BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 6. Minister of
Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir
Hasanov, met with a delegation led by Minister of Defense and Armed
Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier General
Aziz Nasirzadeh, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan, the statement of
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense says, Trend reports.
First, the guests visited the Alley of Martyrs and paid tribute
to the memory of citizens who became martyrs for the independence,
territorial integrity, and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. A wreath was
laid at the Eternal Flame monument.
During the official welcoming ceremony held at the Ministry of
Defense, following the passage in front of the guard of honor, the
national anthems of both countries were performed and the Book of
Honor was signed in accordance with the protocol.
Colonel General Hasanov highlighted that Azerbaijani-Iranian
relations are rooted in a centuries-long history and emphasized
that meetings held as part of mutual visits, along with joint
exercises, contribute to the further development of these ties.
Brigadier General Nasirzadeh stated that cooperation between the
two countries, built on friendly and brotherly relations, is of
great importance for further development in the military sphere, as
in other areas.
During the meeting, the current state and prospects for the
development of relations in the military, military-technical,
military education, and science fields were discussed.
The sides also held a wide exchange of views on regional
security and a number of other issues of mutual interest.
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