Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov received a delegation led by General Miroslav Lorinc, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, who is on an official visit to Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Defense told APA.
It was reported that the guests first visited the Alley of Honor, where they paid deep tribute to the memory of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and prominent ophthalmologist-scientist, Academician Zarifa Aliyeva, at their graves, as well as the Alley of Martyrs.
During the meeting held at the Ministry of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov noted that the traditional friendship and strategic partnership relations between Azerbaijan and Slovakia have a positive impact on expanding and strengthening ties in the military sphere.
The Minister expressed satisfaction with the current state of military cooperation and emphasized the importance of further developing these ties in the future.
Expressing gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality, General Miroslav Lorinc drew attention to the necessity of mutual visits in expanding military relations between the two countries.
At the official welcoming ceremony organized at the General Staff, following the inspection of the guard of honor, the National Anthems of both countries were played, and the Book of Honor was signed in accordance with protocol.
Subsequently, First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Karim Valiyev, met with the Slovak delegation.
During the meetings, discussions were held on further expanding cooperation in the military, military-technical, and military education fields, as well as several other issues of mutual interest in the defense sector.
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