Shoygu: Russia is Azerbaijan’s important partner

Shoygu made the remarks at the meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Zakir Hasanov, the Defense Ministry’s press service told Trend Aug. 15.

He said that such meetings are important in terms of expanding bilateral ties, as well as military and military-technical cooperation.

Zakir Hasanov, in turn, noted that the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Russia is based on friendly relations and mutual trust, and the bilateral ties have been developing constantly.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state of military cooperation, military-technical and military education, and the prospects of cooperation in the fields of military medicine.

The ministers also exchanged views on international and regional security issues, military cooperation in the Caspian Sea, including joint military exercises, mutual visits of delegations comprised of experts, and other issues of mutual interest.