Azerbaijan-Israel military cooperation expands
The leadership of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan is on an official visit to Tel Aviv, Israel, APA reports, citing the Ministry of Defense.
As part of the visit, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov met with the Minister of Defense of the State of Israel, Mr. Israel Katz and the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir.
During the meetings, the high level of Azerbaijani-Israeli relations was emphasized and a detailed exchange of views was held on the prospects for the development of military cooperation.
Steps and future plans to expand military-technical and defense education cooperation
Within the official visit, a meeting between Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Director General Mr. Agil Gurbanov and Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense, Mr. Amir Baram was held. At the meeting, the sides discussed the implemented measures and future plans for expanding cooperation in the military-technical and military-educational spheres.
Azerbaijan Defense Ministry’s leadership also visited the Main Operations Center of the Israel Defense Forces and were briefed on the ongoing work.
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Defense Minister Israel Katz met in Tel Aviv today with Azerbaijani counterpart Zakir Hasanov to strengthen bilateral security cooperation, the Defense Ministry says in a statement, APA reports citing Times of Israel.
During the meeting, Katz praised the deep strategic alliance between the two countries, citing shared interests and mutual trust. He thanked Hasanov for Azerbaijan’s support following Hamas’s October 7 massacre and its efforts to mediate between Israel and Turkey.
Katz also highlights Azerbaijan’s Eurovision votes, which awarded Israel the maximum number of points, calling it a true sign of friendship between the two governments and peoples.
According to the statement, the two sides agree to expand defense cooperation.
Security ties with Azerbaijan are considered a key strategic interest for Israel given the Caspian nation’s proximity to Iran.
Elnur Babayev
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