Azerbaijan, UAE Explore New Avenues for Military Cooperation

Azerbaijani Deputy Defense Minister - Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Namig Islamzade held a meeting with a delegation led by Commander of the UAE Air Force and Air Defence, Major General Rashed Mohamed Al Shamsi.

First, the UAE delegation visited the graves of the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev, and the prominent ophthalmologist and academician Zarifa Aliyeva at the Alley of Honor, where they laid wreaths and flowers and paid tribute to their cherished memory, The Caspian Post reports, citing the country's Defense Ministry.

The UAE delegation then visited Victory Park and laid a wreath in front of the Victory Monument.

Following the official welcoming ceremony at the Air Force Central Command Post, a meeting was held between the Commanders of the Azerbaijani and UAE Air Forces.

The sides conducted a broad exchange of views on the activities carried out by the Air Forces of both countries, discussed new prospects, and addressed other matters of mutual interest.

Subsequently, the UAE delegation was briefed on the main areas of activity of the command center, which is equipped with modern management systems in accordance with current standards.

At the conclusion of the visit, the guests’ questions were addressed.