Azerbaijani and Kazakh Navies to Hold Joint Exercises in Aktau

As part of the preparations for the joint naval exercises "Caspian Breeze - 2025" between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, staff talks were conducted in Kazakhstan’s maritime capital, Aktau, with the participation of representatives from the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry, according to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Defense.

The ministry reported that during the meeting, First Deputy Commander-in-Chief - Chief of the General Staff of the Naval Forces of Kazakhstan, Captain 1st Rank Kanat Niyazbekov and Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces of Azerbaijan, Captain 1st Rank Teymur Murshudov discussed and agreed on key organizational and tactical aspects of the upcoming exercises, The Caspian Post reports.

It is noted that the maneuvers will take place in the Kazakh waters of the Caspian Sea. After the ships arrive, it is planned to clarify the scenario of the exercises and detail the stages on the map.

"The deployment of ships in the area where the exercises are being conducted and the implementation of elements of joint navigation of ships during the sea crossing are envisaged. The naval personnel will work on repelling asymmetric threats, providing assistance to aircraft, ships, and vessels in distress. Live fire exercises will also be conducted at sea and air targets," the ministry said.