(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sabina Mammadli
Azerbaijani Deputy Defense Minister, Air Force Commander Lt-Gen
Ramiz Tahirov and his Uzbek counterpart MG Akhmad Burkhanov
discussed the prospects for the development of cooperation between
the air forces of the two countries.
The discussion was held during the Uzbek delegation's visit to
Azerbaijan.
Welcoming the guests, Tahirov expressed satisfaction to see them
in Azerbaijan and stressed the importance of developing cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in military aviation, air defense
as well as in other sectors.
in his turn, Burkhanov expressed gratitude for the hospitality
and emphasized that positive relations between the states will
contribute to the development of the air forces of both
countries.
In the end, the delegation visited the Central Command Post of
the Air Force and got acquainted with the way it operates.
Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were
established on October 2, 1995. The embassy of Azerbaijan in
Uzbekistan was established in August 1996, while the embassy of
Uzbekistan in Azerbaijan was opened in July 1998.
The friendly relations between the two countries are based on
shared values and historical ties, as well as a number of joint
statements and agreements signed during bilateral visits and
meetings.
The volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
amounted to $111.9 million in 2021.
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