Azerbaijan And Israel Discuss Prospects For Military-Technical Co-Operation
Date
7/13/2023 8:30:43 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews) Azerbaijani Defence Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has
met with an Israeli delegation headed by Defence Minister Yoav
Gallant, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing the Defence Ministry.
The Israeli delegation first visited the Martyrs' Alley, where
they laid flowers at the graves of the sons-heroes of Azerbaijan,
including National Hero Albert Agarunov, who gave their life for
the independence and territorial integrity of the country. The
Israeli minister laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame Monument.
The official welcoming ceremony then took place at the Ministry
of Defence. The Israeli Defence Minister drove past the guard of
honour, and the national anthems of both countries were played,
accompanied by a military band. A "Book of Honour" was signed in
accordance with the protocol.
Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov welcomed his Israeli colleague and
expressed satisfaction to see him in Azerbaijan. General emphasised
that the high level of partnership between the two countries plays
an important role not only in the development of Azerbaijan and
Israel but also in ensuring security in the entire region.
Expressing satisfaction with his first visit to Azerbaijan as
Minister of Defence of the State of Israel and sincere meeting,
Yoav Gallant underlined that Azerbaijani-Israeli relations are
based on friendship and mutual trust. The Israeli minister noted
the necessity of such meetings and mutual visits in terms of the
development of military cooperation.
The ministers stressed the importance of further strengthening
strategic relations and expanding security ties.
The meeting discussed prospects of cooperation between
Azerbaijan and Israel in military and military-technical spheres,
as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.
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