Uzbekistan delegation led by the Defense Minister, Major General Abdusalom Azizov today in Baku met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov.
The Uzbek delegation visited the Alley of Honor and the Alley of Martyrs, laid wreaths and flowers at the graves of Heydar Aliyev, academician Zarifa Aliyeva and the Azerbaijani servicemen.
Afterwards, the Uzbek delegation was welcoming in an official ceremony in the Ministry of Defense. The Uzbek defense minister passed along the guard of honor and national anthems of both countries were played. The “Book of Honor” was signed in accordance with the protocol.
Firstly, the two ministers held a one-on-one meeting, which was continued in an expanded format.
Having greeted the guests, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov noted that bilateral military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan is based on friendly and fraternal relations.
Touching upon the military-political situation in the region, the minister brought to the attention of the guest that the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a serious threat to regional stability.
Expressing satisfaction with his visit to Azerbaijan, Uzbek Minister Abdusalom Azizov noted that he is informed about the reforms being carried out in the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan and achievements in military construction. He also spoke about his country’s interest in using such military experience.
The sides stressed that the development of Azerbaijani-Uzbek relations serves to strengthen peace and stability in the regions of the South Caucasus and Central Asia located.
During the meeting, the sides exchange views on the prospects for military ties, the development of cooperation in the military, military-technical areas and in the field of military education, the organization of mutual visits of expert groups, as well as other issues of mutual interest.
Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan for 2018 was signed following the meeting.
