Azerbaijani and Italian Defense Chiefs Discuss Security and Cooperation

On July 24, Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, met with General Luciano Portolano, the Chief of Defence of the Italian Armed Forces, who is currently visiting Azerbaijan.

Welcoming the Italian guest, the Minister of Defense expressed his satisfaction with receiving him in Azerbaijan. He noted with appreciation the current state of military cooperation between the two countries and emphasized that the further development of Azerbaijani-Italian relations is of particular importance in the field of defense along with other spheres, The Caspian Post reports via the Defense Ministry.

General Luciano Portolano, in turn, expressed his gratitude to Colonel General Zakir Hasanov for the warm reception. Highlighting the significance of reciprocal visits, he emphasized that military cooperation between the two countries will contribute to enhancing the capabilities of both armies.

The meeting, attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Azerbaijan, Luca Di Gianfrancesco, addressed key issues regarding cooperation in the military, military-technical, and military educational sectors, as well as issues of regional security.