(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 12. Minister of
Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir
Hasanov met with a delegation led by Minister of Defense of the
Republic of Italy Guido Crosetto, trend reports citing the Azerbaijani Defense
Ministry.
First, a solemn welcoming ceremony was held, and the defense
ministers of both countries passed along the guard of honor. The
national anthems of Azerbaijan and Italy were performed as
well.
Crosetto signed the“Book of Honor” in accordance with the
protocol.
Hasanov welcomed the guests, informing the delegation about the
military-political situation in the region following the second
Karabakh war.
It was emphasized that Azerbaijan-Italy cooperation on military
education, as well as within NATO, continues rapidly. Hasanov noted
that this visit is the beginning of a new development stage in the
Azerbaijan-Italy military cooperation.
Crosetto, in turn, thanked for the hospitality and highlighted
the importance of developing military cooperation between the two
countries.
The minister emphasized the significance of mutual visits in the
development of relations between the countries based on strategic
partnership.
During the meeting, the further expansion of cooperation between
the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Italy in military,
military-technical, and military-educational spheres, as well as
other issues of mutual interest were discussed.
In the end, the defense ministers of both countries signed a
protocol of intent on training and education cooperation.
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