Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan Explore Military Cooperation Prospects

A delegation led by Azerbaijani Deputy Defense Minister - Director General Agil Gurbanov has embarked on a visit to Kazakhstan.

During the visit, Deputy Minister Gurbanov met with Kazakhstan's Defense Minister, Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov, The Caspian Post reports, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

Both sides emphasized that the military cooperation between the two countries is grounded in amicable and fraternal ties, which are deeply rooted in a shared historical heritage.

The meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in military, military-technical, and military-educational fields. Additionally, a comprehensive exchange of views took place regarding regional security issues.

Subsequently, Deputy Minister Gurbanov held a meeting with Kazakh counterpart, Major General Shaikh-Hasan Zhazykbaev.

The sides underscored the significance of such meetings in advancing military cooperation and highlighted the positive impact of joint exercises on enhancing the professionalism of military personnel, as well as on further strengthening the capabilities of both armies.

The meeting also included detailed discussions on a number of other issues of common interest.