The opening ceremony of the joint tactical flight exercise “Falcons Meet-2026,” involving aircraft and air defense assets of the Air Forces of Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been held in Azerbaijan.

During the ceremony, held at an aviation base of the Azerbaijan Air Force, participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Motherland. The national anthems of Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates were also performed, The Caspian Post reports, citing the Defense Ministry.

Addressing the ceremony, Major General Zaur Rustamov emphasized the importance of the exercise and wished the participants success.

It was noted that the joint tactical flight exercise is being conducted in accordance with the protocol of the first meeting of the Joint Military Cooperation Committee signed between the two countries.

As part of the event, participants received a detailed briefing on the exercise scenario and the tasks ahead. A video presentation showcasing the activities of the Air Force was also shown.

The ceremony concluded with an exchange of gifts and a commemorative photo, followed by an inspection of the aircraft.