August 28, 2023. Balkan Periscope - Hellas
On August 28 the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel
General Zakir Hasanov met with the delegation led by the Chief of the General
Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Türkiye, Army General Metin Gurak,
who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, Report informs, citing the
Defense Ministry.
Welcoming the guests, the Defence Minister congratulated Army General M.Gurak on his appointment to the post of Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces.
Colonel General Zakir Hasanov expressed his condolences to the Turkish side
regarding the serviceman of the glorious Turkish Army martyred in the region
where “Pençe-Kilit” (Claw-Lock) counter-terrorism operations were conducted.
The minister spoke about the successful work aimed at adapting the
Azerbaijani Army to the Turkish model Under the instruction of the President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,
Ilham Aliyev, and expressed gratitude to the fraternal country for the provided
support.
It was noted that Azerbaijani-Turkish ties are based on allied relations
according to the Shusha Declaration and consistent measures are taken in the
field of Army building as an integral part of it.
The minister noted that the sincere relations of both heads of state have
an invaluable role in achieving a high level of cooperation between the two
countries.
Expressing gratitude for the hospitality, Army General Gurak stressed that
military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Türkiye is constantly developing.
He noted that mutual military cooperation further strengthens the unity and
opens up new opportunities for the two countries in the future.
The existence of unshakable friendly and fraternal relations between
Azerbaijan and Türkiye throughout history was noted, as well as confidence that
they will be further strengthened in the future was expressed.
The meeting also discussed the prospects of the development of military
cooperation between the armies of the two fraternal countries and several
issues of mutual interest.
“report”
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