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U.S. Embassy: General McKinney's visit reinforced defense cooperation with Azerbaijan

08 December 2025 11:48 (UTC +04:00)

"From November 30 - December 3, Brigadier General Chris McKinney, the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Deputy Director for Partnering, Security Cooperation, and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, visited Baku. During his time in Azerbaijan, Brigadier General McKinney visited the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Emergency Situations for discussions and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response units from both the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and paid his respects at Martyrs’ Alley," the Embassy of the United States of America in Baku said in a social media post, APA reports.

"His visit reinforced longstanding defense cooperation between the United States and Azerbaijan and highlighted mutual interests related to the safety and security of Azerbaijan and the surrounding region," the Embassy noted.

U.S. Embassy: General McKinney's visit reinforced defense cooperation with Azerbaijan

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