(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Fatima Hasanova
On December 1, Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Defense and
Commander of the Air Force Lt-Gen Ramiz Tahirov, and Uzbek Deputy
Minister of Defense and Commander of the Air Defense and the Air
Force Maj-Gen Akhmad Burkhanov visited a military unit of the
Azerbaijani Air Force, Azernews reports, citing the Defense
Ministry.
The Uzbek delegation was briefed on combat equipment and
aircraft available in the armament of the military unit. A ceremony
of mutual presentation of gifts took place, a photo was taken as a
keepsake.
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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