Azerbaijani minister: Int’l co-op, joint exercises contribute to sustainable peace in region

International cooperation in the military, military-technical and military-educational fields and joint exercises make a significant contribution to ensuring sustainable peace and security in the region, Azerbaijan's Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said, Olaylar informs, citing the ministry.

Hasanov made remark at a meeting of the Board Session of the Ministry of Defense on the results of 2024.

Speaking about the events scheduled for 2025, the minister once again stressed the importance of paying special attention to enhancing the professionalism of personnel and combat training of troops, further increasing the level of combat training, including the effectiveness of exercises and field training sessions.

Relevant instructions were given to organize combat duty on the conditional state border, strictly adhere to safety rules, enhance vigilance, and further strengthen continuous monitoring and control over the opposite side's activities.