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Fatime Letifova
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On June 10, the Azerbaijan Defense Minister, Colonel General
Zakir Hasanov met with the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Mr.
Irakli Chikovani, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan,
Azernews reports.
The delegation first visited the graves of the National Leader
Heydar Aliyev and prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa
Aliyeva in the Alley of Honor and laid flowers. In the Alley of
Shehids (Martyrs) the visitors laid flowers at the graves of
Shehids, who sacrificed their lives for the independence and
territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Wreath was laid at the Eternal
Flame monument.
Then, the Azerbaijan Defense Ministry hosted a solemn welcoming
ceremony, the Ministers passed along the guard of honor. The
national anthems of Azerbaijan and Georgia were performed. In
accordance with the protocol, the Georgian Minister signed the Book
of Honor.
Colonel General Z.Hasanov greeted the Georgian delegation and
expressed satisfaction with seeing him in Azerbaijan. The Defense
Minister noted that there is traditional friendship and mutual
trust between the two nations. The Minister emphasized the positive
impact of the sincere relations between the two heads of state on
joint cooperation.
Speaking about the work in the liberated territories done after
the Patriotic War, the Minister stressed that more than 12 percent
of Azerbaijan's territory is covered with mines. It was noted that
as a result of the explosion of mines, 361 civilians and servicemen
were wounded, 68 of them died.
Colonel General Z.Hasanov noted that relations established on
the basis of strategic partnership with Georgia are developing and
rising. The Minister noted that Azerbaijan and Georgia are planning
to conduct a total of 21 joint events in the military sphere
throughout 2024.
The Defense Minister invited his Georgian counterpart to the 5th
Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition ADEX to be held in Baku
in September this year.
Expressing his satisfaction with his first visit to Azerbaijan
as the Defense Minister and Vice Prime Minister, Mr. I.Chikovani
expressed his gratitude for the sincere reception and hospitality.
He noted the importance of holding such meetings in the development
of existing relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia and the
expansion of relations.
The Minister of Defense of Georgia emphasized that restoration
of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan is very important for
Georgia as well.
The meeting emphasized importance of increasing the intensity of
joint exercises. It was noted that the Eternity computer-assisted
Command and Staff Exercises and Caucasian Eagle exercise held in a
tripartite format contribute to the development of friendly
relations between military personnel, and at the same time provide
an opportunity for mutual experience exchange.
The sides expressed confidence that defense cooperation between
Azerbaijan and Georgia will contribute to ensuring peace and
stability in the region.
The meeting of the Defense Ministers discussed the prospects for
the development of cooperation in the military,
military-educational fields, regional security and other issues of
mutual interest.
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